NHTSA recall 17V-479 (17V479000)
air bags recall reported July 28, 2017 - about 20,665 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V479000
- Also written as
- 17V-479
- Reported
- July 28, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~20,665
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The began on January 12, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-479 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.