Government Issues Latest Recalls

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls:

 

DAIMLER VANS USA

Front Seat Wiring Harnesses Routed Incorrectly

Damage to the wiring harness can prevent the side air bag within the seat to deploy inadvertently or not deploy as designed, increasing the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,078

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2019-2021 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with swivel seats. The wiring harnesses for the front seats may have been routed incorrectly and could become jammed and damaged in the swivel seat frames.

Dealers will attach the mounting clip to the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3DREHSEL.

 

MBUX System Software Malfunction

A backup camera that displays a blank image reduces the driver’s rear view, increasing the crash or injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 33,437

Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019-2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The MBUX multimedia system software may cause the display to remain black or reboot after startup. This could result in the rearview camera image not displaying properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

The multimedia system software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 12, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3UXPOBOX.

 

REV RECREATION GROUP

Floor Openings May Be Improperly Sealed

Gases entering the living area increases the injury and/or death risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 538

Rev Recreation Group is recalling certain 2017-2021 Fleetwood Bounder P Model, Holiday Rambler Vacationer P Model and 2018-2021 Fleetwood Southwind Model P motorhomes. The floor may have improperly sealed holes that could allow gases such as carbon monoxide to enter the living area.

Dealers will reseal the floor area, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Rev customer service at 1-800-509-3417. Rev’s number for this recall is 210521REV.

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