UTILIMASTER METRIS 2016: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : METRIS | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-02-11 - 2017-05-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V595000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-21 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-22 | Date Added to Database: 2017-09-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins. |
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Consequence:
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's 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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