Seat belts: rear/otherRecall 16V-670 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 16V-670 covers 271 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a seat belts: rear/other problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V670000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 31, 2016. The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will inspect the connecting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2016 to May 31, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.