Front: wheel bearingRecall 17V-651 · 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 17V-651 covers 109 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 25% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V651000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
The risk
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 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
25%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 6, 2017 to June 10, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.