NHTSA Campaign 18V288000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported May 3, 2018 · 153 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.

Consequence

If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and add any missing spot welds, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 2017 153
FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 2017 153
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 2017 153
MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 2017 153

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V288000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.