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2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500

7 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 Structure

If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.

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

Free repair · 153 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V288000 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 Tires

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

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

Free repair · 773 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V742000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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