Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500; MERCEDES-BENZ Sprinter 2500, Sprinter 3500 (2017): Tires
Recall 17V742000 · Nov 21, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
773
vehicles affected
773
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V742000
- Date
- Nov 21, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 773
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Tires > Temporary/emergency spare tire
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Sprinter 2500 | 2017 |
| Freightliner | Sprinter 3500 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 2500 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter 3500 | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V742000?
4 models: Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2017), Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2017), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2017) and 1 more, about 773 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V742000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.