MERCEDES-BENZ 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 vehicles due to power train:driveline:driveshaft issues. A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026