Mercedes-Benz Metris 2018 Tires: Incorrect Load Capacity Risk
Daimler Vans USA recalls 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans with incorrect tire load capacity labels, risking crashes if overloaded. Free repairs available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because their tires have incorrect load capacity labels. This could cause tire failure if the vehicle is overloaded, increasing crash risk. Owners must have dealers inspect and replace tires if needed to prevent accidents. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225217-mercedes-benz-metris-2018-tires-incorrect-load-capacity-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225217-mercedes-benz-metris-2018-tires-incorrect-load-capacity-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V482000
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“Mercedes-Benz Metris 2018 Tires: Incorrect Load Capacity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225217-mercedes-benz-metris-2018-tires-incorrect-load-capacity-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #22V482000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V482000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tires have an incorrect maximum load capacity label, meaning the vehicle might not safely support the weight it carries. If the vehicle is overloaded, this could cause tire failure, leading to a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans with incorrect tire load capacity labels are affected. Drivers who frequently carry heavy loads or exceed the vehicle's weight limit are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris van has incorrect tire load capacity labels on the B-pillar or fuel filler door. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110.
- Brand
Mercedes-Benz- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect your tires and replace them if necessary to ensure correct load capacity.
Check Tire Labels
Look for incorrect tire load capacity labels on the B-pillar or fuel filler door of your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 21 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #22V482000 (July 7, 2022)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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