Component Description
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150901
End Date Of Manufacturing
20151231
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20160811
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Report Received Date
20160524
Record Creation Date
20160524
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.
Consequence Summary
The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Recall 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.
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Body Class
Van
Vehicle Type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Manufacturer
DAIMLER AG
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