The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 5 recalls, the most serious being a Takata-style airbag inflator defect affecting both the driver and passenger frontal airbags, where the inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin.
Humidity and temperature cycling over time degrades the propellant inside these inflators, and in a crash requiring airbag deployment, the inflator casing can burst rather than inflate cleanly, turning the module itself into a source of injury. Prior repair attempts may not have fully resolved this issue for all affected vehicles, so confirming your specific vehicle's status is worth checking. There is also a structural concern: the trim panels covering the A-pillars on certain vehicles may have been installed incorrectly, meaning if an occupant's head strikes that pillar in a crash, the padding may not absorb impact as required.
At a glance
What can fail
Heat and humidity can gradually break down the propellant in the driver-front airbag. Over time, this degradation may cause the airbag to deploy with excessive force, and the inflator could rupture, scattering fragments and damaging the airbag assembly.
What the fix does
The driver-front airbag module will be replaced at a dealer to prevent potential propellant degradation and ensure proper airbag function.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Heat and humidity can degrade the propellant in the passenger front airbag over time, causing it to deploy with excessive force in a crash. This may create fragments and damage the airbag assembly, reducing its effectiveness.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the passenger front airbag module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag at no cost. Recall began January 12, 2018. Contact 1-877-762-8267 for details.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator may build up excessive pressure and rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The interior trim covering the A-pillars may be incorrect, which could prevent the vehicle from meeting safety standards for interior impact protection.
What the fix does
The dealer will inspect the A-pillar trim and replace it with the correct trim if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
