NHTSA Campaign 17V149000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Mar 7, 2017 · 892 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 | 892 |
| FREIGHTLINER | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 | 892 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 2500 | 2016 | 892 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | SPRINTER 3500 | 2016 | 892 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V149000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.