Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V082000 Reported February 10, 2015

Abutting wedge incorrectly installed

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter · Structure · 5,586 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V082000
Manufacturer Campaign
2015020004
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
5,586
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 10, 2015
Completion Rate
73.06

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc - dba sprinter (sprinter) is recalling certain model year 2015 sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2014, to october 14, 2014. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal accident, a greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Sprinter will notify owners, and dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in march 2015. Owners may contact sprinter customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter dealer and reference recall ID 15V082000 or campaign 2015020004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V082000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V082000?

NHTSA recall 15V082000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter on February 10, 2015. It addresses: Abutting wedge incorrectly installed. The recall affects approximately 5,586 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc - Dba Sprinter dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V082000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015020004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.