Recall 17V094000: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.

Key facts

  • NHTSA campaign 17V094000 was filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC and received on February 10, 2017.
  • Type: Vehicle recall. Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
  • Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 2.
  • The manufacturer reports notifying owners on April 27, 2017.
  • Production dates listed: September 26, 2014 to October 9, 2014.
  • First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.

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Defect summary (official text)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (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."

Consequence (official text)

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

Remedy (official text)

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.

Notes and contacts as published

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.

Vehicles listed in the notice

Makes, models and model years in campaign 17V094000
MakeModelModel years
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 25002015
MERCEDES-BENZSPRINTER 35002015

RV model years on this site linked to this campaign

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