The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V094000·Announced 2017-02-10

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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