Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2016
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V149000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 7, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 892
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 2, 2016 to Nov 14, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Sep 12, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Parking brake Feb 28, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Dec 13, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Suspension Jul 9, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 1, 2024
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.