UTILIMASTER METRIS 2016: TIRES
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : METRIS | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 22V482000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2022-07-07 | Date Added to Database: 2022-07-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS2LASTRE | ||
| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 24359 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information." |
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Consequence:
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed on September 1, 2022. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available, anticipated March 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110 | |
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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.nhtsa.gov. |
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