NHTSA recall 16V-853 (16V853000)
seat belts recall reported November 28, 2016 - about 28 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V853000
- Also written as
- 16V-853
- Reported
- November 28, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~28
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC (Midwest) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2016, to September 30, 2016, equipped with certain left side seat adjusters, model number 486077 manufactured by Atwood. The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."
Why it is dangerous
If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left slide track, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2016. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-853 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.