Recall 2017118

The issue

On certain vehicles, the bracket for the intermediate bearing of the drive shaft may not have been welded correctly during assembly. The retaining function of the bracket may be compromised, potentially causing it to become loose. In the event of a frontal crash the bracket may become loose and the drive shaft could damage the fuel system, allowing a fuel leak to occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Correction: Dealers will fix the bracket of the intermediate bearing of the drive shaft with three additional rivets.

Description (français)

Dans certains véhicules, le support du palier intermédiaire de l'arbre de transmission pourrait ne pas avoir été soudé correctement lors de l'assemblage. La fonction de retenue du support pourrait être compromise, ce qui pourrait le rendre lâche. En cas de collision frontale, le support pourrait devenir lâche et l'arbre de transmission pourrait endommager le circuit de carburant, ce qui pourrait causer une fuite de carburant. Une fuite de carburant, en présence d'une source d'inflammation, pourrait déclencher un feu. Mesure corrective : Les concessionnaires devront fixer en place le support du palier intermédiaire de l'arbre de transmission à l'aide de trois rivets supplémentaires.

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Vehicles covered

Model years in this recall

NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.

Other recalls for the same models

The same models in recall campaigns from NHTSA, Transport Canada, the EU Safety Gate and the Dutch RDW.

All recalls for this model: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500