Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
METRIS
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V148000
Component Description
Lane Departure: Blind Spot DeteCTIon
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160227
End Of Manufacture
20170102
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
72
Date Owners Notified
20170526
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20170307