If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225948-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-structure · Recall date March 5, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V288000
“FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 (2017) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 5, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225948-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall 18V288000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V288000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V288000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 (2017) recall — Structure Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 3500 (2017) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 18V288000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. 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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