NHTSA Recall 21V410000: Cushion (air bags) and electrical system
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,078 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V410000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | VS3DREHSEL |
| Components | AIR BAGS › PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL › CUSHION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | June 2, 2021 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
Safety risk
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V410000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 1500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 4500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 1500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 | 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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.