| NHTSA Recall # | 138655 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V742000 |
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| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
| Date of notification | 19/01/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 11/07/17 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/08/17 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 21/11/17 |
| Report created | 22/11/17 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 773 |
| Defect 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 summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |