Air bags: side/windowRecall 23V-101 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 23V-101 covers 350 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags: side/window problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q4) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.

83%
Vehicles repaired290 of 350 · 2024 Q4
Vehicles affected3504 models
ReportedFeb 17, 2023Owners notified Mar 17, 2023
Complaints since11Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V101000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with electrically adjustable front swivel-seats. The wiring harnesses for the swivel-seats may have been incorrectly installed and may become damaged, which can cause the front side air bags not to deploy as intended.

The risk

An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect and reattach the wiring harnesses, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is 5491810.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

83%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q12024 Q4