NHTSA Recall # | 126375 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V595000 |
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Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | METRIS |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
Date of notification | 21/12/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 11/02/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 31/05/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 22/09/17 |
Report created | 26/09/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 3 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | 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. |
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). |