Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V497000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 29, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 28, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 6
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 15, 2017 to Jan 9, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; 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.