NHTSA recall 17V595000
Steering › Electric power assist system
Mercedes-Benz Metris
Reported Sep 22, 20173 vehicles affectedDaimler Vans USA, LLCBuilt Feb 11, 2015 – May 31, 2017
The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. These vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.
The risk
The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. An interim notice is expected to be mailed on November 17, 2017. A second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. Owners may contact Daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.