Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.
What could happen
If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and add any missing spot welds, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Sprinter 2500 2017
- Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2017
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 2017
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V288000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 153
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 11, 2017 to Oct 11, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Body
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
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure Dec 1, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 24, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train Oct 21, 2022
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.