Passenger side frontal: cushionRecall 21V-410 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 21V-410 covers 4,078 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a passenger side frontal: cushion problem, reported to NHTSA on June 2, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V410000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.
The risk
Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 11, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.
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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.