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- LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work on the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. 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 vans were built to include Blind Spot Monitoring, but the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel do not support that feature. As a result, the system does not work. If a vehicle is in your blind spot, the system will not warn you, which increases the risk of a crash.
Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel so the Blind Spot Monitoring function works. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Interim safety notices were mailed in May 2017, and owners will receive a second notice when the remedy is available.
If you own this van, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 20162017 |
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