NHTSA Campaign 17V742000

TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Nov 21, 2017 · 773 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.

Consequence

If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA custom service at 1-854-888-3214.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2017 773
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2017 773
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2017 773
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2017 773

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V742000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.