Dodge Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500; Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 and 2 more (2008-2011): Seat belts
Recall 11V210000 · Mar 30, 2011 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Dba Sprinter
3,437
vehicles affected
3,437
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11V210000
- Date
- Mar 30, 2011
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Dba Sprinter
- Units affected
- 3,437
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts
- Model years
- 2008-2011
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS.
What can happen
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Sprinter 2500 | 2008-2009 |
| Dodge | Sprinter 3500 | 2008-2009 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 2500 | 2008-2011 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2008-2010 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 | 2010-2011 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2010-2011 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 11V210000?
6 models: Dodge Sprinter 2500 (2008-2009), Dodge Sprinter 3500 (2008-2009), Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2008-2011) and 3 more, about 3,437 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 11V210000?
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000.
What can happen?
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.