Power Train:driveline:driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 17V592000 · announced September 22, 2017 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 109 units affected

The problem

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.

The risk

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

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing catch strap for the driveshaft, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on November 17, 2017. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 2500
• 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter 3500

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.