FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Power Train
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles with potential fire risk after crash due to drive shaft bracket detachment. Owners must contact DVUSA for free fix by July 7, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles because a bracket for the drive shaft may detach during a crash, risking fuel system damage and fire. This affects vehicles sold in the U.S. between specific dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226968-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-power-train-recall-crash-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226968-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-power-train-recall-crash-risk-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V149000
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“Freightliner Sprinter 2500 (2016) Power Train Recall: Crash Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226968-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-power-train-recall-crash-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V149000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V149000).
Why it’s dangerous
If a crash occurs, the bracket may detach, causing the drive shaft to damage the fuel system. This could lead to a fire if the fuel system is compromised.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicles. The recall began on July 7, 2017, and applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. between specific dates.
- Brand
Daimler Vans USA- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to get free installation of three additional rivets to secure the bracket.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 5, 2017. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded, increasing fire risk after a crash.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
Check if you own a 2016 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 vehicle. The recall applies to vehicles sold in the U.S. between specific dates.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for free installation of three additional rivets to secure the bracket.
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 17V149000 — Daimler Vans USA Daimler Vans USA Hello, I own a Daimler Vans USA that is covered by recall 17V149000 from Daimler Vans USA. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will install three additional rivets to secure the bracket, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 5, 2017. The recall began on July 7, 2017. 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 #17V149000 (July 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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