Mercedes-benz Metris-cargo 2019

• Recall 195741 [USA]: A disabled ecall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019-2021 freightliner sprinter, mercedes-benz metris, and mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles. An error in the communication module's sim card software can cause a mobile network connection failure, disabling the emergency call (ecall) system.
  the communication module software will be updated through an over-the-air (ota) update, or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 13, 2022. Owners may contact dvusa at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2simkom/vs3simkom.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 189935 [USA]: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2017-2022 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
  dealers will inspect and repair the fuel hose connections, and replace the clamps and fuel hose, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 5, 2022. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2krauch.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 204338 [USA]: A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2021 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.
  dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 2, 2022. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2be42bre.
  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.Nhtsa.Gov.

• Recall 180310 [USA]: Failure of the ecall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2020 mercedes-benz metris and 2019-2020 mercedes-benz sprinter vehicles. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (ecall) in the event of a crash.
  dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the software communication module for the automatic emergency call system, free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2021. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vsxhermpos.
  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 156597 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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 143072 [USA]: Damage to the driveshaft joint could result in a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash. excessive vibrations may cause the frontal air bags to deploy unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019 metris vans [platform 447 (vs20)] with gasoline engines and automatic transmissions. The driveshaft may not be attached to the intermediate bearing correctly, causing excessive wear to the driveshaft joint and excessive vibrations.
  dvusa will notify owners and dealers will inspect the drive shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. This recall began august 11, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3dreige.
  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 147973 [USA]: If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.
  dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on december 2, 2019. The recall began march 9, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2sitzab.
  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 147756 [USA]: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 sprinter and metris vehicles. The vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
  dvusa will notify owners, and vehicles will be returned to the reassembly plant for comprehensive inspection and, if necessary, corrective action, free of charge. The recall began november 15, 2019. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vsx566zp25.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

• Recall 155695 [USA]: The incorrectly mounted or missing spring pins can cause the upholstery carrier to come loose from the head restraint housing, which increases the risk of an injury in the event of a crash.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019 metris vehicles. The head restraint of the seat or seat back may have been fitted without a spring pin or a spring pin that was improperly mounted.
  dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will replace the head restraints, free of charge. Dvusa issued owners an interim notification on november 4, 2019. The recall began april 20, 2020. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. D vusa's number for this recall is vs2kopfstu.
  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 153316 [USA]: The incorrect manual may not describe the proper operation of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. The vehicles may have been delivered with a printed operator's manual that does not match the vehicle's features and operating instructions.
  dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the information package including the printed version of the operator's manual, maintenance booklet and information sheets, free of charge. The recall began september 12, 2019. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2bafv.
  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 144791 [USA]: An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist.
  dvusa will notify owners, and metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge. The recall began july 2, 2019. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vs2lenkeps.
  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 152772 [USA]: Failure to identify loose safety related parts can increase the risk of crash and injury.
  Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz sprinter and metris vehicles. The affected vehicles left the reassembly plant without the final quality inspection of safety-relevant parts or bolt connections, resulting in possible unknown safety risks.
  dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will complete the final quality inspection, free of charge. The recall began may 17, 2019. Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. Dvusa's number for this recall is vsx566zp25.
  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 2020256 [Canada]: Powertrain
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the propeller shaft may not be properly attached to the intermediate bearing. As a result, the propeller shaft joint could wear out. This could cause vibrations that the airbag (srs) control unit interprets as a crash and deploy the front airbags. Safety risk: a sudden deployment of the front airbags without a crash could create a risk of injury. This could also startle the driver, which may lead to a crash. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the propeller shaft and replace it, if necessary.

• Recall 2019515 [Canada]: Electrical
  Issue: certain vans equipped with an integrated backup battery do not have a cover installed over the front passenger's seat base. As a result, if an object made of a conductive material is dropped into the opening, it could make contact with the battery terminals. This could result in a short circuit. Safety risk: a short circuit could increase the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a cover over the front passenger's seat base. Consumers should not use a seat base with a battery as a storage compartment.

• Recall 2019468 [Canada]: Seats and restraints
  Issue: on certain vans, the front and/or rear seat head restraints may not be properly assembled. This could allow the head restraint housing to come loose and possibly detach. Safety risk: a head restraint that is loose or detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury to occupants. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the head restraints.

• Recall 2022103 [Canada]: Fuel supply
  Issue: on certain vehicles, the connections on the fuel supply hose may not be properly attached. As a result, fuel could leak in the engine compartment. Safety risk: a fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective actions: mercedes-benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to check the upper and lower connections on the fuel transition hose. The dealer will replace the clamps and the fuel hose, if required.

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Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

• B1F99 [1] B1F99

This vehicle is equipped with electronics stability control (esc) which includes crosswind assist. The crosswind assist is the source of the safety problem. The crosswind assist will engage in strong crosswinds and in certain road conditions such as a dip in the road or an off camber dip it immediately brake one side or the other causing the vehicle to quickly and unexpectedly lurch to one side or the other. I've experienced this multiple times and it has the potential for causing serious accidents. I communicated this complaint to my mercedes service tech. It is a known problem on both metris and sprinter vans. It cannot be disabled from esc. I was shocked to find out this has been reported to mercedes multiple times and there has been no corrective action. If this defect has not killed anyone yet (that we know of) it certainly will. Even though there are not that many merceds vans on the road in the us this problem is very serious and needs to be addressed quickly. Please update me on this problem as soon as possible. I am very uncomfortable driving this vehicle in its current condition.