Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (daimler vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 dodge sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 31, 2008, 2007-2014 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2006, to july 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 mercedes benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured july 1, 2010, to july 1, 2014. upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Daimler vans will notify the mercedes-benz and freightliner owners and fiat chrysler will notify the dodge owners. the respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. the recall began march 31, 2017. mercedes-benz and freightliner owners may contact daimler van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dodge owners may contact fiat chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
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FAQ: Recall 16V077000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V077000?
NHTSA recall 16V077000 was issued by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc on February 10, 2016. It addresses: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 136,361 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V077000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.