2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 11V210000 on 03/31/2011
- Component:
- Seat belts
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/2007 - 02/27/2011
- Affected:
- 3,437
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- Mercedes-benz recall campaign number is l17.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> .
- Campaign:
- 14V706000 on 11/04/2014
- Component:
- Equipment adaptive
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2005 - 10/07/2014
- Affected:
- 34
- Defect:
- Cummings mobility conversion & supply (cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 ford e-150, e-250, e-350, chevrolet express, 2006-2008 dodge sprinter, and 2009-2014 mercedes-benz sprinter, and 2013 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured january 1, 2006, to october 8, 2014, equipped with certain model s2005, s2010, s5005, s5010, s5505, and s5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by ricon corporation after january 1, 2006. the platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- Consequence:
- If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. when the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- Correction:
- Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. the recall began january 13, 2015. owners may contact cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. cumming's number for this recall is 14e-041.
- 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.safercar.gov.
2011 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 TSBs (5)
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
- Bulletin:
- Sprinter Weekly
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Status of parts ordering - sprinter
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