Recall 17V592000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date
20170922
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
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.