Mercedes Benz 2015 Structure recall
Recalled February 10, 2015 · NHTSA recall 15V082000 · Mercedes Benz
Hazard
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Units
5,586 units
Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter (Sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to October 14, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
What to do
Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Product
Mercedes Benz SPRINTER 2500 · Mercedes Benz SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →