Recall 17V149000: 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 and 3 other models

Report received

Mar 7, 2017

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Potentially affected

892vehicles

Model years

2016

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 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.

Possible consequence

If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 5, 2017. The recall began on July 7, 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.

• 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 25001 complaints
• 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 35001 complaints
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 250028 complaints
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 350062 complaints