Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V149000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-03-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V149000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
892
Reported to NHTSA
2017-03-07
Owners notified
2017-07-07

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.

Safety risk

If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 5, 2017. The recall began on July 7, 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

4 model years across 4 models.

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

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.