NHTSA recall 19V-695 (19V695000)
air bags recall reported October 2, 2019 - about 1,232 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V695000
- Also written as
- 19V-695
- Manufacturer number
- VS3AIRIGEL
- Reported
- October 2, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,232
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-695 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 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.