MERCEDES-BENZ Metris (2017): Suspension
Recall 17V651000 · Oct 16, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
109
vehicles affected
109
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V651000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 109
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Wheel bearing
- Model years
- 2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
What can happen
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Metris | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V651000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Metris (2017), about 109 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V651000?
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
What can happen?
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.