MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500 (2015) recall — Fuel System, Diesel
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles with missing fuel tank protective plate and foam ring. This could cause fuel leaks and fire risk if impacted. Owners must get free replacement tank.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without the protective plate and the foam ring installed, impacts may damage the tank resulting in a fuel leak that can increase the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015 Sprinter 2500 vehicles that were made without a protective plate and foam ring on the fuel tank. This could lead to fuel leaks and fire risk if the vehicle is impacted. Owners must get a free replacement fuel tank from a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248504-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2015-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248504-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2015-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V092000
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“Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2015) Fuel Tank Recall: Fire Risk Without Protective Plate.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248504-mercedes-benz-sprinter-2500-2015-fuel-tank-recall-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V092000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V092000).
Why it’s dangerous
Without the protective plate and foam ring, impacts to the fuel tank could cause damage leading to fuel leaks. Fuel leaks increase the risk of fire, especially in situations where the vehicle is impacted.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 vehicles manufactured without the protective plate and foam ring on the fuel tank are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the vehicle is impacted.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has a missing protective plate on the front of the fuel tank or a missing foam ring at the filler neck. The recall began on June 6, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA Customer Service
Call 1-877-762-8267 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free fuel tank replacement.
Get Free Fuel Tank Replacement
Dealers will replace the fuel tank at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The vehicles were manufactured without the required protective plate and foam ring on the fuel tank, which could lead to fuel leaks and fire risk if impacted.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 has a missing protective plate on the front of the fuel tank or a missing foam ring at the filler neck.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to schedule a free fuel tank replacement at a dealer.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V092000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 17V092000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 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 #17V092000 (October 2, 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.
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