MERCEDES BENZ METRIS 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.