Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2017 Tires: Spare Tire Holder Not Secured Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans with unsecured spare tire holders that could separate and cause crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans because the spare tire holder might not be securely fastened. If it becomes loose, the spare tire could detach and become a road hazard, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225951-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-tires-spare-tire-holder-not-secured.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225951-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-tires-spare-tire-holder-not-secured · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V742000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 3500 2017 Tires: Spare Tire Holder Not Secured Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225951-freightliner-sprinter-3500-2017-tires-spare-tire-holder-not-secured. Based on NHTSA recall #17V742000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V742000).
Why it’s dangerous
The spare tire holder may not be properly secured, causing the spare tire to separate from the vehicle. This creates a road hazard that could lead to a crash if the tire becomes detached while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 vans are affected. Drivers with unsecured spare tire holders face the highest risk of a crash.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Freightliner Sprinter 3500 has a spare tire holder that isn't securely fastened. The issue was reported in the recall notice for this specific model year.
- Brand
Daimler Vans USA- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call DVUSA custom service at 1-854-888-3214 to arrange a free repair of the spare tire holder.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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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 #17V742000 (November 21, 2017)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.