2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Passenger Vans

US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:	15V082000
Mfg's Report Date:	FEB 09, 2015
Component:	STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	5586

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.

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.

Remedy:
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.

Dates of Manufacture:
JUN 30, 2014 to OCT 13, 2014

Manufacturer Recall Number:
2015020004

The safety ratings and information is provided directly from the
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)