NHTSA Recall 17V149000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V149000; Date: Mar. 7, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2016 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 892
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Jul 7, 2017
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