Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2015 Sprinter Vans for Driveshaft Defect
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because a missing driveshaft catch strap could allow the driveshaft to strike the fuel tank, increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing driveshaft catch strap) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a score of 4 (Severe).
Plain-English summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap. This missing component allows a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank, causing the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak. This condition increases the risk of a fire.
The recall began on April 27, 2017. Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap free of charge. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Drivetrain
- Affected units
- 2
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- SPRINTER 3500
- SPRINTER 2500
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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