MERCEDES BENZ METRIS 2017: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V651000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ METRIS 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-12-15 2017-10-16 2017-10-17

Production Dates: 2017-06-06 - 2017-06-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 109

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.

Consequence

The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. 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.