UTILIMASTER METRIS 2016: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : METRIS | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-09-01 - 2015-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V342000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-08-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-24 | Date Added to Database: 2016-05-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - DBA Sprinter | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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