FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2015: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2014-09-26 - 2014-10-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V094000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-04-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-02-10 | Date Added to Database: 2017-02-15 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 301 | |
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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. |
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