NHTSA Recall # | 136762 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V335000 |
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Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | METRIS |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
Date of notification | 11/07/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/03/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/05/18 |
Report created | 24/05/18 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 7433 |
Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2015-2017 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft. |
Consequence summary | Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began july 11, 2018. 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). |