The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van makes its first public appearance Feb. 6, 2018, at the vehicle's world premier in Duisburg, Germany. (Seth Clevenger/Transport Topics)

DUISBURG, Germany — Mercedes-Benz has revealed its new Sprinter, a digitally connected, highly versatile vehicle that can be customized to fit a diverse range of applications, from last-mile delivery to construction work to passenger transport. (See video of unveiling)

Daimler AG made 40,061 vans from 2005 to 2008 with air bags that must be replaced, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.

Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to build a $500 million plant in Charleston, South Carolina, to supply the North American market with the company’s next-generation Sprinter van.