CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. 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
The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at its lower connecting point, where the transition hose meets the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve, and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.
A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and address it promptly.
The remedy is free: dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp at no cost. Daimler Vans USA will notify owners, and the recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. You can also contact Daimler Vans USA customer service at 1-877-762-8267, and 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 | 20162017 |
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