Transport CanadaCritical
2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2500Transport Canada Recall #2017118
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the bracket for the intermediate bearing of the drive shaft may not have been welded correctly during assembly. The retaining function of the bracket may be compromised, potentially causing it to become loose. In the event of a frontal crash the bracket may become loose and the drive shaft could damage the fuel system, allowing a fuel leak to occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will fix the bracket of the intermediate bearing of the drive shaft with three additional rivets.
58 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 2017050014Updated June 10, 2026