FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : SPRINTER 3500 | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-02-04 - 2016-09-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V592000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-22 | Date Added to Database: 2017-09-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 109 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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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