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2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

15 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Steering

The sudden loss of power steering assist and hydraulic steering fluid leaking onto the roadway may increase the risk of a crash.

The hydraulic power steering return line hoses may detach at their connection points under certain operating conditions, causing hydraulic fluid to leak.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 47,667 vehicles affected Read campaign 20V663000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the driver frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 71,301 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V003000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 88,388 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V004000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

The incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed.

The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 17 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V113000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment

In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 550 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V786000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

If the load capacity information is incorrect on the label, the vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

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."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V650000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

A loose driveshaft may strike and puncture the gas tank, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

The affected vehicles were manufactured without a driveshaft catch strap, allowing a loose driveshaft to strike the fuel tank.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 109 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V592000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

The affected vehicles have tire labels on the B-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,257 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V364000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Power train

If the event of a crash, the bracket may detach and the drive shaft may damage the fuel system, increasing the risk of a fire.

The bracket for the center support bearing of the drive shaft may not have been properly welded.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 892 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V149000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Air bags

If additional air bags do not deploy as intended, the occupants are at an increased risk of injury.

These vehicles were manufactured without a reinforcement plate and protective bracket on the air bag control unit. As a result, the air bag control unit may not remain functional after the initial impact, possibly preventing additional air bags from deploying in response to a secondary impact.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 15,338 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V093000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the seat moves in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would be at an increased risk of injury.

The affected seat adjusters may allow the seats to move in the event of a crash. As such, these adjusters fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages", and 207 "Seating Systems."

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 28 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V853000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair soon Seat belts

If the bolts were not properly tightened, the seat belt may fail to secure the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

The bolts connecting the lower seat belt connection to the rear bench seat may not have been properly tightened.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 271 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V670000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the required crash pads are missing, it can increase the risk of injury to a front passenger seat occupant if they are unbelted.

The affected vehicles are configured to have super-high roofs, but may not be equipped with the required crash pads.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 3 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V351000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Structure

If the windows separate from the vehicle in a crash, the occupants are at a greater risk of injury.

The affected vehicles may have had multiple layers of paint applied, and as a result, in a crash, the windows may separate from the vehicle when the outer layer of paint peels from the layer below.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 55 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V261000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Labels

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 affected vehicles have a tire pressure label that incorrectly states a higher maximum load capacity than the vehicle is designed for.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,278 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V093000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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