The weld may fail and result in a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Axle Assembly

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (9)

• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2016-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4

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