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NHTSARecalled 2021-07-07

Daimler Vans USA, LLC — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Is my product affected?

2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500; 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500; 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500; 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 4500; 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 1500; 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 1500; 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500; 2021 FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 4500; 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS

  • Brand FREIGHTLINER
  • Brand MERCEDES-BENZ

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, preventing child restraint systems from securing properly and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles should contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What should I do?

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Details from the source

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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