Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V092000

Fuel system, diesel

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-02-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V092000

Fuel system, diesel

Component
Fuel system, diesel
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-10
Owners notified
2017-06-06

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. 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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002015
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002015

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.