Daimler Vans USA, LLC: Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this defect to federal regulators on Mar 8, 2022 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 42,132. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.
6 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 28 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris | 29 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 22V134000.
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