NHTSA Recall # | 148054 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V715000 |
MFG Compaign # | VS2SITZAB |
Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | METRIS |
Model Year | 2020 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
Date of notification | 09/03/20 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 05/02/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/09/19 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 08/10/19 |
Report created | 09/10/19 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 15160 |
Defect summary | Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward. |
Consequence summary | If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire. |
Corrective action | Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on december 2, 2019. The recall began march 9, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2sitzab. |
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). |