Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 17V-742 · Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 17V-742 covers 773 Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on November 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 82% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V742000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.
The risk
If the spare tire holder is not properly secured, the spare tire may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will lift the spare tire holder completely and tighten the securing screws as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA custom service at 1-854-888-3214.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
82%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 11, 2017 to August 9, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.