2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others recall: temporary/emergency spare tire
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall on November 21, 2017. It covers about 773 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 773
- reported
- Nov 21, 2017
- owners notified
- Jan 19, 2018
- related complaints
- 2
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 17V742000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 17V742000
Is there a recall on the 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Freightliner Sprinter 3500 and others temporary/emergency spare tire?
Yes. Recall 17V742000, reported on November 21, 2017, covers about 773 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V742000?
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.
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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