Lane departure: blind spot detectionRecall 17V-148 · 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 17V-148 covers 72 2016–2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris for a lane departure: blind spot detection problem, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the BSM system does not work on the vehicle.
The risk
If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 27, 2016 to January 2, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.