NHTSA Campaign 20V340000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Jun 9, 2020 · 12 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Metris vans [platform 447 (VS20)] with gasoline engines and automatic transmissions. The driveshaft may not be attached to the intermediate bearing correctly, causing excessive wear to the driveshaft joint and excessive vibrations.

Consequence

Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. Excessive vibrations may cause the frontal air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS3DREIGE.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2019 12

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V340000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.