Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V149000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V149000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles Includes 892 affected units, Bracket Not Welded Correctly, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V149000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-03-07T00:00:00
Subject: Bracket not welded correctly
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 892

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.59

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NHTSA ID: 17V149000
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Created At: 1742808662
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