FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 (2017) recall — Structure
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles with missing spot welds that could weaken the vehicle structure in a crash. Owners must have vehicles inspected and spot welds added for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles that may have missing spot welds in the front side wall. This could weaken the vehicle structure during a crash, potentially increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225948-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-missing-welds-may-increase-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225948-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-missing-welds-may-increase-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V288000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 3500 (2017) recall: Missing welds may increase crash injury risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225948-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-missing-welds-may-increase-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V288000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V288000).
Why it’s dangerous
Missing spot welds in the front side wall could weaken the vehicle's structure during a crash. This might not cause immediate injury but could increase the risk of injury if the vehicle is involved in a collision.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has missing spot welds near the front side wall where the door connects to the A-pillar. The recall began on July 2, 2018.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA Customer Service
Call 1-877-762-8267 to have your vehicle inspected and spot welds added for free.
Have Vehicle Inspected
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and add any missing spot welds at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and add any missing spot welds, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vehicles that may have missing spot welds in the front side wall, which could weaken the vehicle structure during a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has missing spot welds near the front side wall where the door connects to the A-pillar. The recall began on July 2, 2018.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to have your vehicle inspected and spot welds added for free.
Contact Daimler Vans USA
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V288000 — Daimler Vans USA Daimler Vans USA Hello, I own a Daimler Vans USA that is covered by recall 18V288000 from Daimler Vans USA. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and add any missing spot welds, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V288000 (March 5, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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