NHTSA Campaign 18V335000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported May 22, 2018 · 7,433 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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
Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2015 | 7,433 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2016 | 7,433 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2017 | 7,433 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V335000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.