NHTSA Recall 19V695000: Air bag/restraint control module (air bags)
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,232 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V695000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VS3AIRIGEL |
| Component | AIR BAGS › AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
| Report received | October 2, 2019 |
| Owner notification | February 10, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The airbag systems may not have been activated after vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety risk
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if the airbag systems have been activated, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on November 22, 2019. The recall began February 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3AIRIGEL.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V695000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2018, 2019 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.