CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
- Risk
- The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BREMPOS.
- 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 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand drive vans may have screwed fittings near the front and rear axles that were not installed correctly. The fitting connects the rigid steel brake lines running under the vehicle to the brake hoses.
A poor connection can leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluid. This can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, expect a notice from Daimler Vans USA. Dealers will inspect the fittings at the brake line and hose connections and correct them as needed, at no cost to you. You can also contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 (recall number VS2BREMPOS), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 20192020 |
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