NHTSA recall 10V-642 (10V642000)

equipment recall reported December 21, 2010 - about 274 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V642000
Also written as: 10V-642
Reported: December 21, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~274
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 FREIGHTLINER 2500 SPRINTER AND MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW. THE ADHESIVE BOND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE HINGE ON THE TOP OF THE WINDOW MAY LOOSEN.

Why it is dangerous

THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BODY AND COULD FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-201-573-0600.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-642 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 - 2010, 2011

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.