MERCEDES-BENZ 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 3500 Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 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 2016
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016 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 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.
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 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.
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