2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 recall: driveshaft
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on February 10, 2017. It covers about 2 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2
- reported
- Feb 10, 2017
- owners notified
- Apr 27, 2017
- related complaints
- 2
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Recall number 17V094000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.
2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Questions about recall 17V094000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 17V094000, reported on February 10, 2017, covers about 2 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V094000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a driveshaft catch strap, free of charge. The recall began on April 27, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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