Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 20V-729 · 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 20V-729 covers 562 2019–2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V729000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand drive vehicles. The screwed fittings between the rigid steel brake lines routed through the underbody of the vehicle and the brake hoses in the area of the front and rear axles may not have been correctly installed.
The risk
The connection between the brake line and the brake hose may leak, causing a sudden loss of brake fluids, impacting braking performance and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will check the affected fittings at the connection points of the brake lines to the brake hoses, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BREMPOS.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.