MERCEDES-BENZ Metris (2017-2022): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 22V134000 · Mar 8, 2022 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
42,132
vehicles affected
42,132
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V134000
- Date
- Mar 8, 2022
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 42,132
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2017-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
What can happen
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Metris | 2017-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V134000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Metris (2017-2022), about 42,132 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V134000?
Dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
What can happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.