SeatsRecall 19V-800 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 19V-800 covers 3 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V800000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner vehicles. A seam on the height adjuster for the front seats may have been insufficiently welded.
The risk
In the event of a crash, the weld seam may break and cause the seat cushion to shift forward, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tilt adjuster for the front seats, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 19, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3SITZVER.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 21, 2018 to November 21, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.