The 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has 4 recalls, the most serious involving seatbelts on vehicles with an optional second-row bench seat that may not hold under crash forces, and an optional emergency exit window whose adhesive bond can loosen and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle while moving.
The seatbelt issue stems from the load limiter being mounted incorrectly, meaning the assembly cannot withstand the tension a crash places on it. The separating window poses a risk to other vehicles or pedestrians nearby. On Sprinter 3500 models, incorrect A-pillar interior trim may have been installed, meaning the trim along the front door frame may not absorb impact energy properly in a crash, raising the risk of head injury. On the mechanical side, a spring plate at the oil filler neck on Sprinter 2500 and 3500 models can crack and allow engine oil to leak, which can cause engine damage from low lubrication and leave slippery oil on the road surface.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles with three-seat second-row benches have seatbelts certified to European standards that don't meet Canadian safety requirements. The load limiter is mounted incorrectly, so the seatbelt assembly can't withstand required forces and may fail to restrain occupants in a crash.
What the fix does
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Dealers will inspect the seatbelt assemblies and replace them if needed to meet Canadian safety standards.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The A-pillar interior trim may have been installed incorrectly during manufacturing. This could reduce occupant protection in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the A-pillar trim panels and replace them if incorrect.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The adhesive bonding the emergency exit window glass to its hinge may weaken, allowing the glass to separate from the vehicle during operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the emergency exit window with a properly bonded unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The spring plate that holds the oil filler neck to the cylinder head cover may crack, causing engine oil to leak. This can damage the engine from lack of lubrication and spill oil onto the road.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the oil filler neck assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
