NHTSA Recall 17V094000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V094000; Date: Feb. 10, 2017
A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2015 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 2017
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