NHTSA campaign 24V517000 · Manufacturer campaign VS3FEDERB
Daimler Vans USA, LLC Recall 24V-517: Improperly Heat-Treated Rear Axle Spring U-Bolts
NHTSA recall 24V517000 (Manufacturer campaign VS3FEDERB) was reported by Daimler Vans USA, LLC on July 9, 2024, with 1,232 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Mercedes Benz Sprinter 1500, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500, Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500 and more for model years 2023–2024. Owners were notified on August 23, 2024, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V517000 (also written 24V-517 or 24V517)
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign number
- VS3FEDERB
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 1,232 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Suspension — Rear — Springs — Leaf Spring Assembly — U-Bolt, Leaf Spring to Axle
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 77.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 24V517000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 24V517000.
Defect description
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The spring U-bolts for the rear axle may have reduced strength due to improper heat-treatment, which can cause the rear axle to shift out of position.
Safety consequence
An axle that moves out of position can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the spring U-bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 23, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3FEDERB.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 24V517000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.