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Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.

NHTSA 18V497000

Report Date

29/07/2018

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

NHTSA 19V693000

Report Date

02/10/2019

Component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DVUSA will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris and 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

NHTSA 21V055000

Report Date

05/02/2021

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSXHERMPOS.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.

NHTSA 19V222000

Report Date

20/03/2019

Component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VSX566ZP25.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.

NHTSA 19V715000

Report Date

08/10/2019

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist.

NHTSA 19V489000

Report Date

25/06/2019

Component

STEERING

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

DVUSA will notify owners, and Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LENKEPS.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.

NHTSA 22V066000

Report Date

08/02/2022

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. A defective memory chip in the rearview camera may cause the display image to freeze.

NHTSA 22V099000

Report Date

22/02/2022

Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: A frozen rearview image does not show the live view of what is currently behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2RU54KAM.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.

NHTSA 22V134000

Report Date

08/03/2022

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."

NHTSA 22V482000

Report Date

07/07/2022

Component

TIRES

Manufacturer

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Consequence: An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy / Corrective Action

Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many recalls does the 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ Metris have?

The 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ Metris currently has 10 recalls according to NHTSA records. All recall information is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration database.

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