UTILIMASTER METRIS 2016: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : METRIS | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-03-31 - 2017-05-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V335000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-07-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-05-22 | Date Added to Database: 2018-05-24 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7433 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft. |
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Consequence:
Damage to the driveshaft could cause 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 inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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