Item Affected: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Date Announced: 06/12/2015
Description of Recall: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500, and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Conequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Action Need To Fix It: Daimler Vans USA will notify the Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2015. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Freightliner owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Notices to Chrysler (FCA) owners were mailed on October 21, 2016. FCA owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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.safercar.gov.
Item Affected: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Date Announced: 06/12/2015
Description of Recall: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Freightliner and Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a passenger side frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture upon its deployment.
Conequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the passenger seat occupant or other occupants possibly causing serious injury or death.
Action Need To Fix It: Daimler Vans USA will notify the Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. Dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners were sent interim notices on August 14, 2015. The recall began on February 5, 2016. Freightliner owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Notices to Chrysler (FCA) owners were mailed on October 21, 2016. FCA owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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.safercar.gov.