2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others recall: driveshaft
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on March 7, 2017. It covers about 892 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 892
- reported
- Mar 7, 2017
- owners notified
- Jul 7, 2017
- related complaints
- 17
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V149000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about transmission problems.
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 25002016 Freightliner Sprinter 35002016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500
Questions about recall 17V149000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 17V149000, reported on March 7, 2017, covers about 892 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V149000?
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.
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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