Recall 17V094000: 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. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Possible consequence

A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 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