Recall 17V149000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date

20170307

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Affected Vehicles

4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2016	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 2500
2016	FREIGHTLINER	SPRINTER 3500
2016	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 2500
2016	MERCEDES BENZ	SPRINTER 3500

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.