UTILIMASTER METRIS 2016: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : METRIS | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2015-02-05 - 2019-09-11 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V715000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-03-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-10-08 | Date Added to Database: 2019-10-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS2SITZAB | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 15160 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward. |
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Consequence:
If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB. |
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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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