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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact

Engine

Engine Order Code

MG5

Engine Type

Compressed Natural Gas I4

Turbocharged Diesel V6

Displacement

1.8L/110

3.0L/182

Fuel System

MPFI

Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

113 @ 6300

188 @ 3800

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

109 @ 4300

325 @ 1400-2400

Transmission

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

G40

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.67

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.53

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.02

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.53

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.44

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

2910 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

0.95 in

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

0.39 in

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

11.1 x -TBD- in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width

8.7 x -TBD- in

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

15 x -TBD- in

16 x 6.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

15 x -TBD- in

16 x 6.5 in

Spare Wheel Size

Compact in

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

RH8

Rear Tire Order Code

RH8

Spare Tire Order Code

R87

Front Tire Size

P195/65HR15

LT245/75R16

Rear Tire Size

P195/65HR15

LT245/75R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

36 MPG

Cruising Range - City

187.20 mi

0.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

24 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

28 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

280.80 mi

0.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

7.8 gal

26.4 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

13.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.70

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

34.8 ft

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

47.6 ft

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

90.9 ft³

Front Head Room

39.4 in

Front Leg Room

42.2 in

Front Shoulder Room

53.7 in

Front Hip Room

51.9 in

Second Head Room

37.4 in

Second Leg Room

34.6 in

Second Shoulder Room

52.4 in

Second Hip Room

51.0 in

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

106.3 in

144.3 in

Length, Overall

177.3 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

69.0 in

79.7 in

Height, Overall

56.5 in

96.3 in

Track Width, Front

59.0 in

Track Width, Rear

60.2 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

6.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

500 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

5000 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

750 lbs

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

220

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

7.0 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

1.8L SOHC MPFI 16-valve i-VTEC I4 compressed natural gas engine.

Aluminum-alloy engine block.

Drive-by-wire throttle.

5-speed automatic transmission w/OD.

Front wheel drive.

MacPherson strut front suspension.

Multi-link rear suspension.

Front & rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr front ventilated disc/rear drum brakes

3.92 axle ratio.

3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 turbo BlueTEC diesel engine.

5-speed automatic transmission.

Start-off assist.

Rear wheel drive.

100-amp battery.

Jump start terminal.

Front/rear disc brake.

Battery single pole main switch.

220-amp alternator.

Aux electrical connector under drivers seat.

Rear tow hook.

Single rear leaf springs.

144" wheel base.

8550# GVWR.

Straight to rear exhaust.

Hydraulic jack.

Reinforced front stabilizer bar.

Under-frame rear stabilizer bar.

Reinforced shock absorbers.

Fuel filter w/water separator

EXTERIOR

15" steel wheels w/full covers.

P195/65HR15 all-season tires.

Compact spare tire & wheel.

Body-colored bumpers.

Multi-reflector halogen headlights.

Tinted glass.

Body-colored pwr mirrors.

2-speed intermittent windshield wipers.

Body-colored door handles

16" x 6.5" steel wheels.

LT245/75R16 tires.

All-season tires.

Special request tires.

Steel spare wheel.

Below-frame mounted spare wheel bracket.

Front mud flaps.

Rear mud flaps.

Parking lights deletion.

Tinted windshield glass.

Manual exterior mirror.

Right sliding door.

270 degree opening rear hinged doors

ENTERTAINMENT

160-watt AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: (2) speakers, MP3/WMA playback, auxiliary input jack, speed-sensitive volume control, CD text display capability.

Integrated rear window antenna

AM/FM radio w/CD player.

(2) two-way front speakers

INTERIOR

Cloth reclining front bucket seats -inc: driver manual height adjustment, active adjustable head restraints.

Adjustable rear seat head restraints.

Center console w/sliding armrest, storage compartment.

Front & rear floor mats.

Driver footrest.

Tilt/telescoping steering column.

Steering wheel-mounted cruise control.

2-tier instrument panel w/blue backlit gauges -inc: tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital trip meters.

Indicator lights -inc: trunk/door-open, low fuel/oil, fuel/coolant temp, front passenger front & side airbag status.

Outside temp indicator.

Maintenance Minder system.

Headlights-on reminder.

Pwr windows w/driver auto-up/down.

Pwr door locks w/auto-lock feature.

Cruise control.

Remote fuel filler door release.

Remote trunk release w/lock.

Security system -inc: remote entry.

Immobilizer theft-deterrent system.

Air conditioning w/air filtration system.

Rear seat heater ducts.

Rear window defroster w/timer.

Coin tray.

Front cup holders.

Front 12V pwr outlet.

Satin-finish door handle pulls.

Front door pocket storage bins.

Dual visor vanity mirrors.

Map lights.

Cargo area light

Reclining black cloth front bucket seats w/armrests.

Wood floor.

Tilt & telescoping steering column.

Outside temp display.

Keyless entry w/remote fob.

Automatic temp control air conditioning.

Electric pwr aux heater.

Aux fuel sending unit.

Front ashtray w/lighter.

Shelf above windshield.

No cargo partition.

Cargo compartment lamp

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution (EBD).

Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure.

Side-impact door beams.

Daytime running lights.

Driver & front passenger dual-stage, multiple-threshold air bags.

Dual front side-impact air bags w/passenger-side occupant position detection system.

Side curtain air bags, front & rear.

3-point seat belts in all seating positions -inc: front automatic tensioning system, front adjustable seat belt anchors.

Child-proof rear door locks.

2nd row lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) -inc: outboard lower anchors, tether anchors all positions.

Emergency trunk release.

Tire pressure monitoring system

4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

Electronic stability program -inc: electronic brake force distribution, acceleration skid control, brake assist, roll over mitigation, roll over intervention, load adaptive control, enhanced understeering control.

Driver airbag.

Front passenger airbag.

Driver seat belt reminder.

Tire pressure monitoring lamp

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
5.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
Unlimited

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V176000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAR 14, 2011.

Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
18,056.

Summary:
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT OF A VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK INTO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER IN THE EVENT A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT OCCURS, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS EQUIPPED WITH A ROLL OVER VALVE (ROV). DUE TO IMPROPER ULTRASONIC WELDING OF THE PLASTIC CASE THAT HOUSES THE ROV WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, THE CASE MATERIAL MAY BREAK OR CRACK, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE ROV TO SEPARATE FROM THE CASE AND FAIL TO FUNCTION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE IN A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT..

Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL PUMP MODULE AND IF NECESSARY REPLACE THE MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 11, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009..

Notes:
HONDA SAFETY RECALL NO. R65. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V346000.

Mfg's Report Date:
May 24, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,719,386.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, ....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. Remedy parts are expected to be available in late Summer/Fall 2016. Interim notices will be mailed to owners beginning June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V030000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 10, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
977,708.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico....

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V042000.

Mfg's Report Date:
January 9, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
691,726.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Sportswagon, ZDX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, Insight, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above,....

Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 12, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V545000.

Mfg's Report Date:
August 31, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
646.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010 and 2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, and 2010-2012 Insight vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 1, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V268000.

Mfg's Report Date:
April 26, 2018.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
492.

Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement..

Consequence:
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury..

Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 1, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V210000.

Mfg's Report Date:
2008-2011.

Component:
SEAT BELTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
3,437.

Summary:
MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 2500 AND 3500 SPRINTER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL THREE-SEAT BENCH IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE SEAT BENCHES IN THE SECOND SEATING ROW MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY BELTS THAT DO NOT MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT," AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." FIRST, THOSE SAFETY BELTS MAY NOT LOCK AS REQUIRED. SECOND, THE ASSEMBLY LOOP MAY NOT PERFORM TO MINIMUM FORCE REQUIREMENTS..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SAFETY BELTS IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
MERCEDES-BENZ WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 843-695-5000..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V324000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 13, 2011.

Component:
SEATS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
47.

Summary:
SPRINTER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SPRINTER 2500 VEHICLES SOLD BOTH UNDER THE MERCEDES-BENZ AND FREIGHTLINER BRAND NAMES. CERTAIN SEAT BENCHES HAVE BEEN MOUNTED WITH A LATCH BRACKET FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS THAT WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY..

Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BENCHES IN THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT PERFORM AS REQUIRED SUCH THAT A CHILD RESTRAINT MAY NOT STAY PROPERLY SECURED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT BENCH AND REPLACE THE BENCH AS NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-877-762-8267..

Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V077000.

Mfg's Report Date:
FEB 10, 2016.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
136,361.

Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (Daimler Vans) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 31, 2008, 2007-2014 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2006, to July 1, 2014, and 2010-2014 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles manufactured July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2014. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture..

Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
Daimler Vans will notify the Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners and Fiat Chrysler will notify the Dodge owners. The respective dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on April 11, 2016. Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner owners may contact Daimler Van's customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dodge owners may contact Fiat Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
17V479000.

Mfg's Report Date:
July 28, 2017.

Component:
AIR BAGS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
20,665.

Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Freightliner and Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled into the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling..

Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..

Remedy:
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-379..

Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

News - Crash Test Results

Overall Rating:
* * *.

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * * *.

Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.

Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..

Overall Side Crash Rating:
* *.

Side Barrier Rating:
* *.

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.

Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..

Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* *.

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating:
* * * *.

Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.

Risk of Rollover:
10.5%.

Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* *.

Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * * *.

Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable

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