MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V149000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-07-07 | 2017-03-07 | 2017-03-08 |
Production Dates: 2016-08-02 - 2016-11-14
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 892
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
