CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 diesel vans were built without a protective plate on the front of the fuel tank and without a foam ring at the filler neck. These parts are meant to protect the tank and its connections, and without them the tank may not meet federal fuel system integrity requirements.
If the vehicle is hit hard enough, the tank can be damaged and leak fuel, which increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy is free. Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fuel tank at no charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners can contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 |