Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA recall 18V497000 · announced July 29, 2018 · filed by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · 6 units affected

The problem

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.

The risk

If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. 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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Mercedes-benz Metris
• 2018 Mercedes-benz Metris

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