MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V364000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-05 2017-06-05 2017-06-07

Production Dates: 2016-06-08 - 2016-12-20

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1257

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.

Consequence

Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the tire label, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.