VS3AIRIGEL – ACU Unlocked – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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October 2, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V695000

Airbag System may be Deactivated

An inactive airbag system can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V695

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,232

 

Summary

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.”

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VSX566ZP25 – Final Quality Check Was Not Performed – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter & Metris

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October 2, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V693000

Final Quality Check Was Not Performed

Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V693

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Number of Units Affected 19

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

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Driver’s Airbag may be Unsecured – 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz

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September 27, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V685000

Driver’s Airbag may be Unsecured

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s front airbag, the airbag may not deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V685

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components AIR BAGS

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,215

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 A 220 and A 220 4MATIC, 2020 CLA 250, CLA 250 4 MATIC, GLC 300 Coupe 4MATIC, GLC 300 and GLC 300 4MATIC vehicles. The driver’s side front airbag modules may not have been properly bolted down.

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Mounting of the Tailgate Spoiler – 2017-2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Station Wagon

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September 23, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V676000

Rear Spoiler May Detach

If the spoiler detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V676

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,765

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 E450 4MATIC Wagon, 2017-2018 E400 4MATIC Wagon, and 2018-2019 E63S 4MATIC Wagon vehicles. The rear spoiler may detach.

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Hood may Open While Driving – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

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September 18, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V665000

Hood may Open While Driving

A hood that opens while driving can reduce the driver’s visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V665

Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Components LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Potential Number of Units Affected 52,004

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The screw connection on the upper hood catch may have been improperly tightened. As a result, factors such as the vehicle’s speed, wind resistance and road conditions may cause the hood to open while the vehicle is being driven.

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