Mercedes-Benz Metris recall: Steering:electric Power Assist System
Official safety recall 17V595000 published by NHTSA.
High risk
Contact an authorised dealer of the maker. Recall repairs are free of charge.
Affected vehicles
| Vehicle | Model year | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2016 | United States |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2017 | United States |
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 improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
The official remedy
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.