7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Posted on: 2019-10-09
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-11-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2020 mercedes-benz metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence
The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 10, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2brempos.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-11-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2020 mercedes-benz metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence
The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 10, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2brempos.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-11-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2020 mercedes-benz metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence
The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 10, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2brempos.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-11-24
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2020 mercedes-benz metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
Consequence
The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 10, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2brempos.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2021-02-08
Description
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.
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.
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.
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 2022-02-08
Description
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.
Consequence
A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on march 11, 2022. A second notification letter will be mailed once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2be42bre.
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.