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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Recall: Affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap…

NHTSA campaign 17V592000 · Power Train · filed Sep 22, 2017 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
109
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Risk
Fire
Owner letters
Mailing began Dec 21, 2017

The defect

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.

The risk

A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

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The fix — what to 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.

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.

Affected vehicles

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 17V592000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.