Recall 17V092000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 10, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected

2vehicles

Model years

2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Possible consequence

Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250023 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350037 complaints