Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2016) Recall: Incorrect Load Label Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with incorrect load capacity labels, risking overloading and crashes. Owners must have labels checked and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the load capacity information is incorrect on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 Sprinter 2500 vehicles that may have labels showing a higher load capacity than the vehicle can safely handle. This could lead to overloading and a crash if the vehicle is used beyond its safe limits. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227260-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-incorrect-load-label-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227260-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-incorrect-load-label-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V650000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2016) Recall: Incorrect Load Label Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227260-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-incorrect-load-label-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V650000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V650000).
Why it’s dangerous
The label on the B-pillar might state a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for. This means the vehicle could be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash if used beyond its safe weight limit.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently carry heavy loads may be at higher risk of overloading the vehicle.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the label on the B-pillar of your 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500. The label may show a higher load capacity than the vehicle's actual safe limit.
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Check Label
Inspect the B-pillar label for incorrect load capacity information.
Replace Label
If the label is incorrect, dealers will replace it free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the label and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- 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 #17V650000 (October 16, 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.