The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans manufactured April 29, 2015, to December 15, 2015. The affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
The risk
The vehicle may be overloaded if loaded to the incorrect weight shown on the label, possibly resulting in axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner dealers will replace the incorrect tire pressure label, free of charge. The recall began March 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015, 2016 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2015, 2016 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015, 2016 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2015 | 2 | 8 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 2500 | 2016 | 1 | 9 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2015 | 0 | 9 |
| Freightliner Sprinter 3500 | 2016 | 1 | 11 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2015 | 23 | 14 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 | 2016 | 28 | 15 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2015 | 37 | 15 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 | 2016 | 62 | 16 |
Other equipment recalls in 2016
158 of the 919 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2016 concerned the equipment; Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed 126 campaigns in all.
| 16V954000 28 Dec 2016 | Keystone RV Company |
| 16V934000 27 Dec 2016 | HME, Inc. |
| 16V930000 23 Dec 2016 | Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. |
| 16V909000 16 Dec 2016 | C & M Trailers Inc. |
| 16V904000 15 Dec 2016 | Halcore Group, Inc. |
| 16V894000 13 Dec 2016 | Gulf Stream Coach, Inc. |
| 16V887000 9 Dec 2016 | Smeal Fire Apparatus Co., Inc. |
| 16V882000 8 Dec 2016 | Starcraft RV |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2016