4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Posted on: 2016-12-27
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2017 mercedes-benz metris vans manufactured september 9, 2016, to september 28, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag that may have been manufactured with an incorrect tether activation unit (tau). As a result, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the air bag may not vent properly.
Consequence
An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and authorized mercedes-benz sprinter dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began february 8, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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 - STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2017-09-26
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 mercedes-benz metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
Consequence
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on november 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Posted on: 2017-10-17
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz metris vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
Consequence
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Posted on: 2017-10-17
Description
Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017 mercedes-benz metris vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
Consequence
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2017. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.