NHTSA Recall 17V742000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V742000; Date: Nov. 21, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500; 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500; 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500; 2017 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500
Component: Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 773
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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: Jan 24, 2018
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