Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2017) Recall: Incorrect UVW Label Risks Overweight Crashes
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with incorrect UVW labels that could cause vehicle overload and crash risk. Owners must have label replaced by dealers at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. A vehicle that exceeds its maximum weight has an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016-2017 Sprinter 2500 vehicles that may have an incorrect UVW label. This could cause the vehicle to exceed its maximum weight, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for free label replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226207-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2017-recall-incorrect-uvw-label-risks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226207-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2017-recall-incorrect-uvw-label-risks · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V113000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2017) Recall: Incorrect UVW Label Risks Overweight Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226207-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2017-recall-incorrect-uvw-label-risks. Based on NHTSA recall #18V113000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V113000).
Why it’s dangerous
The UVW label on incomplete vehicles may be incorrect, causing the final vehicle weight to exceed its maximum limit. This increases the risk of a crash due to the vehicle being too heavy for safe operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with folding seats (sales code S20) are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the vehicle is overloaded.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UVW label on your Sprinter 2500 vehicle. The recall applies to 2016-2017 models with folding seats (sales code S20).
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Label Replacement
Dealers will replace the UVW label and inspect the vehicle to ensure it is not overloaded at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the UVW label and inspect the vehicle to make sure that it is not overloaded, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 47 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #18V113000 (February 15, 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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