Daimler Vans USA (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.”
Daimler Vans USA – Driveshaft Catch Strap Not Installed
| Report Received Date | 02/10/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V094000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 2 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V094000) |
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