Recall 21V513000: 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, 2021 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 +6 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 7, 2021
Vehicles affected
1,514
Models
9
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
21V513000
Manufacturer campaign
VS2/VS3 KISIGUR
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Owner letters
Dec 21, 2021
Components
Seat belts (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:front:retractor (Seats & Seat Belts); Seat belts:rear/other:retractor (Seats & Seat Belts)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology