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NHTSARecalled Sep 22, 2017 · #17V592000

Driveshaft Catch Strap Not Installed

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500/3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank. A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
Driveshaft Catch Strap Not Installed
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing catch strap for the driveshaft, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on November 17, 2017. The recall began on December 21, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

View the official CPSC notice