| NHTSA Recall # | 109748 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 16V342000 |
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| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | METRIS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date of notification | 11/08/16 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/09/15 |
| End date of manufacturing | 31/12/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 24/05/16 |
| Report created | 24/05/16 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
| Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016 mercedes benz metris vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2015, through december 31, 2015. The affected vehicles have rear differential gears that may have been improperly welded. |
| Consequence summary | The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear differential gears, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2016. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |