Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V742000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-11-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V742000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
773
Reported to NHTSA
2017-11-21
Owners notified
2018-01-19

Defect description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.

Safety risk

If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA custom service at 1-854-888-3214.

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 25002017
FREIGHTLINER Sprinter 35002017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002017

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.