The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 16V-077 (16V077000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | February 10, 2016 |
| Owners notified | March 31, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 136,361 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500
- 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500
- 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500
- 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500
- 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500
- 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2007 Dodge Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 8
- 2008 Dodge Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 41
- 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 3
- 2007 Dodge Sprinter 3500 airbag problems 8
- 2008 Dodge Sprinter 3500 airbag problems 33
- 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 airbag problems 3
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 4
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 4
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 2
- 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 11
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 airbag problems 15
- 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 airbag problems 1
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 16V-077 repair free?
Yes. Dodge dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2017.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 136,361 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.