NHTSA recall campaign
18V335000
ManufacturerDaimler Vans USA, LLCReported2018-05-22Affected7,433 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →