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2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris. The most recent was reported on July 7, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: METRIS.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V482000July 7, 2022Tires
22V134000March 8, 2022Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
22V099000February 22, 2022Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V066000February 8, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid
21V055000February 5, 2021Electrical System › Software
19V715000October 8, 2019Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery
19V693000October 2, 2019Unknown Or Other
19V489000June 25, 2019Steering
19V222000March 20, 2019Unknown Or Other
18V497000July 29, 2018Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Electrical System (2) · Unknown Or Other (2) · Back Over Prevention (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Power Train (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Steering (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V482000Manufacturer no. VS2LASTRE

Tires

Report received by NHTSA
July 7, 2022
Owner notification
April 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,359 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V482000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V134000Manufacturer no. VS2KRAUCH

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
March 8, 2022
Owner notification
May 5, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
42,132 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V134000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V099000Manufacturer no. VS2RUEKAM

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
February 22, 2022
Owner notification
February 10, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,093 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V099000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V066000Manufacturer no. VS2BE42BRE

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Fluid

Report received by NHTSA
February 8, 2022
Owner notification
May 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
28,743 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V066000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V055000Manufacturer no. VSXHERMPOS

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
May 5, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
84,345 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V055000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V715000Manufacturer no. VS2SITZAB

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery

Report received by NHTSA
October 8, 2019
Owner notification
March 9, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
15,160 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
February 5, 2015 – September 11, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V715000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V693000Manufacturer no. VSX566ZP25

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
October 2, 2019
Owner notification
November 15, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
19 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
April 12, 2018 – September 20, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).

Source: NHTSA recall 19V693000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V489000Manufacturer no. VS2LENKEPS

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
June 25, 2019
Owner notification
July 2, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
July 11, 2018 – July 11, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V489000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V222000Manufacturer no. VSX566ZP25

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Owner notification
May 17, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
April 12, 2018 – December 28, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V222000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V497000

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
July 29, 2018
Owner notification
September 28, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
November 15, 2017 – January 9, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
METRIS

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V497000, filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 7, 2022.