2018 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 has 7 recalls, the most serious being airbags that may never have been activated after the vehicle left the factory, leaving occupants without any airbag protection in a crash. Several other recalls affect safety systems and occupant protection. The entire airbag and restraint system being inactive ties closely to another concern: on vehicles converted into campers or recreational vehicles, the electronic stability control unit can disable itself, reducing the vehicle's ability to stay stable during certain driving conditions. On the steering side, the hydraulic power steering return line hose can detach and leak fluid, causing sudden loss of power steering assist and leaving slippery fluid on the road surface. Two separate issues involve the right-side door locks: an incorrectly installed lever or improperly built latch components can prevent the doors from opening from either inside or outside the vehicle, which becomes a serious problem if someone needs to exit quickly after a crash. Vehicles with aftermarket Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats face an additional concern: the seat cushion may not lock into its upright position under load, allowing it to shift during a sudden stop or collision. A missing spare tire speed label rounds out the list, as drivers may not know the tire's maximum safe operating speed.