2014 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 7 recalls, the most serious being airbag inflator defects on both the driver and passenger sides that can cause the inflator to rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, with risk of serious injury or death. A separate engine concern involves oil leaking from the chain tensioner gasket area, which can drip onto hot engine surfaces and ignite a fire, and can also create a slick hazard on the road for other drivers. On the airbag side, there is also a recall for vehicles missing a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the airbag control unit, which can prevent side or supplemental airbags from deploying in a crash. Vehicles converted into campers or recreational vehicles have two additional concerns: the electronic stability control unit can disable itself, reducing the vehicle's ability to stay stable in demanding driving conditions, and any fire extinguisher included in the conversion may not function properly when needed. Finally, on vehicles fitted with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats, the seat cushion may not lock into the upright position and can shift during a sudden stop or crash, raising the risk of injury to that occupant.