| NHTSA Recall # | 125929 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V092000 |
| MFG Compaign # | |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | SPRINTER 3500 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Date of notification | 06/06/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 26/09/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/10/14 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 10/02/17 |
| Report created | 15/02/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | 301 |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
| Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2015 mercedes-benz sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured without a protective plate on the front of the gas tank and a foam ring at the filler neck. As such, these vehicles may not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 301, "fuel system integrity." |
| Consequence summary | Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on june 6, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. |
| 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). |