Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.
What could happen
Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Metris 2015–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V335000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 11, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 7,433
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 31, 2015 to May 11, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Feb 6, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Jul 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Tires Jul 7, 2022
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication May 20, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.