Equipment: other: labels
- Component
- Equipment: other: labels
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1,257
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-06-05
- Owners notified
- 2017-08-05
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.
Safety risk
Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the tire label, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.