NHTSA Campaign 11V324000 — SPRINTER 2500 2011 SEATS
Official recall record formatted for easier reading and linking. Campaign: 11V324000. Vehicle: SPRINTER 2500. Component: SEATS.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 11V324000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | SPRINTER 2500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Manufacturer | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
Official summary
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER 2500 VEHICLES SOLD BOTH UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER BRAND NAMES. CERTAIN SEAT BENCHES HAVE BEEN MOUNTED WITH A LATCH BRACKET FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS THAT WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY.
Official consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BENCHES IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A CHILD RESTRAINT MAY NOT STAY PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Official remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BENCH AND REPLACE THE BENCH AS NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267.
Official notes
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 89705 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 11V324000 |
| Make | SPRINTER |
| Model | 2500 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Manufacturer Name | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 47 |
| Action Date | 2011-09-16 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR |
| Report Date | 2011-06-13 |
| Notification Date | 2011-06-14 |
| Official Summary | SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER 2500 VEHICLES SOLD BOTH UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER BRAND NAMES. CERTAIN SEAT BENCHES HAVE BEEN MOUNTED WITH A LATCH BRACKET FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS THAT WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY. |
| Official Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BENCHES IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A CHILD RESTRAINT MAY NOT STAY PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Official Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BENCH AND REPLACE THE BENCH AS NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267. |
| Official Notes / Contact | OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000042040001194771000000318 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |