Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V094000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

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

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V094000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2017-02-10
Owners notified
2017-04-27

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Safety risk

A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 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.