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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles built between September 1, 2015 and December 31, 2015 may have rear differential gears that were improperly welded. The weld can fail, which can cut power to the wheels and raise the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA). Authorized dealers will replace the rear differential gears free of charge. If you have questions, you can contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2016 |
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