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Vehicle recall 17V742000 · November 21, 2017

Freightliner Sprinter 2500, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 2 more models

The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.

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 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vans. The spare tire holder under the vehicle may not be properly secured.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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
17V742000
Reported to NHTSA
November 21, 2017
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Owner notification
January 19, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected
773
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Recall 17V742000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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