Recall 15V082 affects 5,586 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles for incorrectly installed door wedges. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 5,586 2015 Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans because an abutting wedge in the door jamb was installed incorrectly. After a severe frontal accident, the doors can require more force to open, and this increases injury risk; Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and repair the wedge free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The abutting wedge on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Sprinter 2500 is a small body-structure part mounted at the door opening on the B-pillar, the vertical pillar beside the front door. Its job is to help the door open after a severe frontal impact, when the body structure has taken crash forces and the door area is under stress.
On affected Sprinter vans, the wedge was installed in the wrong orientation during assembly. That means the part is present, but it is not positioned the way Mercedes-Benz designed it to work. If the van is in a severe frontal collision, the misoriented wedge can fail to do its job, leaving the door harder to open after the crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows itself only after a heavy frontal collision, so an owner will not hear a noise, see a warning light, or feel a change during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Covers both Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vans under the same body-door component.
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | body structure |
| Units affected | 5,586 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 16 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a severe frontal crash, an incorrectly installed abutting wedge can make the doors harder to open, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before this door-opening problem because it appears only during a heavy frontal collision. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 or Sprinter 2500 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free door-jamb abutting-wedge inspection and correction, which fixes an incorrectly installed wedge that can make doors harder to open after a severe frontal accident.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 15V082 when you call.
- Ask Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-877-762-8267 about repair timing if the dealer cannot confirm the appointment.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician checks the abutting wedge on the door jamb and corrects its installation if it was installed incorrectly. The abutting wedge helps the door open after a severe frontal impact, so the inspection focuses on whether that part is fitted the right way. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz has a general reimbursement plan on file for this campaign. If you already paid for this door-jamb repair before the recall notice, ask Mercedes-Benz customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 10, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 5, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| March 5, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| March 31, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V082?
Recall 15V082 covers 5,586 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and Sprinter 2500 vehicles with an abutting wedge on the door jamb that was installed incorrectly. In a severe frontal crash, the doors can require greater force to open, increasing injury risk.
What should I do if my 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 or Sprinter 2500 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 15V082. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the abutting-wedge inspection and correction. Reference recall number 15V082 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check the abutting wedge installation and correct it as needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 15V082?
The safety risk is harder door opening after a severe frontal crash. If the abutting wedge is installed incorrectly, greater force can be needed to open the doors after impact, increasing the risk of injury. The dealer repair addresses the door-jamb part for free.
What if I bought my Mercedes-Benz Sprinter used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015 Sprinter 3500 or Sprinter 2500 is included, then call a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer and reference recall number 15V082.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V082000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-877-762-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V082 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V082000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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