Mercedes-Benz Metris: Air bags

Date

June 9, 2020

Filed by

Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Metris (2019)

Component

Air Bags; Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Description of the defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Metris vans [platform 447 (VS20)] with gasoline engines and automatic transmissions. The driveshaft may not be attached to the intermediate bearing correctly, causing excessive wear to the driveshaft joint and excessive vibrations.

Potentially affected

12

What can happen

Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Excessive vibrations may cause the frontal air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREIGE.

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.

Owner notification date

Aug. 11, 2020

Manufacturer campaign number

VS2DREIGE

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Propeller shaft · Propeller shaft to connect engine in the front of the vehicle with the rear axle drive. · A447 410 21 00 or A447 410 22 00

Recall number

20V340000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.