MERCEDES BENZ METRIS 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V342000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | METRIS | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-08-11 | 2016-05-24 | 2016-05-24 |
Production Dates: 2015-09-01 - 2015-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes Benz Metris vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded.
The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2016. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
