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SevereNHTSA·17V149000·Announced 2017-03-07

Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter Vehicles Recalled for Driveshaft Welding Defect

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles because a driveshaft bracket may not be properly welded, posing a fire risk in a crash.

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 (driveshaft bracket) that can cause significant property damage (fire) in the event of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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

If a crash occurs, the bracket may detach, allowing the drive shaft to damage the fuel system. This damage increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on May 5, 2017, and the recall began on July 7, 2017. 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, FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500, SPRINTER 2500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
892

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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