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NHTSARecalled Jun 13, 2011 · #11V324000

VEHICLE SEAT BENCHES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. 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.

Product details

Product
VEHICLE SEAT BENCHES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR
Model numbers
2011 SPRINTER, 2500 VEHICLES
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice