Vehicle recall 17V650000 · October 16, 2017
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500
The label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The label on the B-pillar may state a higher maximum vehicle load capacity than the vehicle is designed for. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Consequence
- If the load capacity information is incorrect on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the label and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V650000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 (2016): 2016
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 (2016): 2016
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