Recalls & Defects For 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 01/08/2019
NHTSA Campaign: 19v003000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. the recall is began march 15, 2019. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 01/08/2019
NHTSA Campaign: 19v004000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2014-2017 freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 and mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. the recall began march 15, 2019. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 05/03/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v288000

Summary
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.

Consequence
If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy
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.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 12/14/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v804000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles equipped with the crosswind assist function. in the event of strong crosswind, automatic brake interventions by the vehicle dynamics control system (adaptive esp) might not be activated.

Consequence
If crosswind assist system does not activate the automatic braking system as expected in the event of a strong crosswind, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the esp control unit with corrected software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in january 2018. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-854-888-3214.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 11/21/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v742000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. the spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.

Consequence
If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact dvusa custom service at 1-854-888-3214.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 12/08/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v786000

Summary
Midwest automotive designs, llc (midwest) is recalling certain custom vans and camper van recreational vehicles built on 2014-2017 mercedes benz sprinter chassis and 2016-2017 ram promaster chassis. these vehicles are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. for a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf

Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy
Midwest will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fire extinguisher with a different brand, free of charge. the recall began on december 11, 2017. owners may contact kidde customer service for their replacement extinguisher at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 02/15/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v113000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and sprinter 3500 vehicles, equipped with folding seats (sales code s20). the unloaded vehicle weight (uvw) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.

Consequence
The incorrect uvw label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. a vehicle that exceeds its maximum weight has an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the uvw label and inspect the vehicle to make sure that it is not overloaded, free of charge. the recall began on april 3, 2018. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 10/28/2020
NHTSA Campaign: 20v663000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2015-2020 mercedes benz sprinter and freightliner sprinter vehicles. the hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

Consequence
The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the return line connections of the power steering system, correcting it as needed, free of charge. the recall began december 23, 2020. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dvusa's number for this campaign is nv3letulpe.

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.

Report Receipt Date: 02/03/2021
NHTSA Campaign: 21v042000

Summary
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2012-2018 mercedes benz sprinter 3500 and freightliner sprinter 3500 vehicles upfitted into campers or recreational vehicles. the electronic stability control (esc) unit may become disabled on these vehicles.

Consequence
If esc becomes disabled, vehicle driving stability may be impacted under certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-wheel speed sensor with a more robust sensor, free of charge. dvusa issued owners an interim notification on march 10, 2021. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dvusa's number for this recall is nc3drezaha.

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.

Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the information provided by the NHTSA.