NHTSA Recall 17V364000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter. Component: Equipment. Reported 2017-06-05. An estimated 1,257 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles equipped with reinforced front axles. The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.
Risk
Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the tire label, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2017. 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.