Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V093000

Equipment: other: labels

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-02-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V093000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2,278
Reported to NHTSA
2016-02-18
Owners notified
2016-04-12

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.

Safety risk

The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 25002016 2015
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002016 2015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002016 2015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.