Steering:electric Power Assist System

NHTSA campaign 17V595000 · announced September 22, 2017 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 3 units affected

The problem

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

The risk

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Mercedes-benz Metris
• 2016 Mercedes-benz Metris
• 2017 Mercedes-benz Metris

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.