Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2016) recall: Low tire pressure risks crash
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with low tire pressure labels that may cause crashes. Owners must have tire labels checked and replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 Sprinter 2500 vehicles that have tire labels showing dangerously low pressure. This could lead to tire damage and crashes if the vehicle is driven without proper tire pressure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227261-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-low-tire-pressure-risks.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227261-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-low-tire-pressure-risks · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V364000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2016) recall: Low tire pressure risks crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227261-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2016-recall-low-tire-pressure-risks. Based on NHTSA recall #17V364000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V364000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire labels on the B-pillar indicate a pressure level that is too low for safe operation. This can cause tire damage, which may lead to loss of control and crashes during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with low tire pressure labels on the B-pillar are most at risk. Drivers who ignore the label may face increased crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a tire label on the B-pillar of your vehicle that shows a pressure level lower than recommended. This label is specific to 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 models with reinforced front axles.
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What to do — step by step
Check Tire Label
Inspect the B-pillar for a tire label showing a pressure level that is too low.
Contact Dealer
Have a Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealer check and replace the tire label if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, Freightliner Sprinter and Mercedes-Benz dealers will check and replace the tire label, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 5, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 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 #17V364000 (May 6, 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.
- 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.