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.
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.
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/1226968-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date July 3, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V149000
“FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 3, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226968-freightliner-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 17V149000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V149000).
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.
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 17V149000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 17V149000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. 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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