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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V082📅 Feb 10, 2015

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 & 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
15V082000
Manufacturer recall #
2015020004
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Vehicles affected
5,586
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Owner phone
1-877-762-8267
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 31, 2015
Built
Jul 1, 2014 – Oct 14, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V082 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V082?

2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 & 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500. 5,586 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-762-8267.