Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226212-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-recall-steering · Recall date October 4, 2019 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V290000
“MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS (2017) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 4, 2019. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226212-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 19V290000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V290000).
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Vans USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V290000 — Daimler Vans USA, LLC MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS (2017) recall — Steering Hello, I own a MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS (2017) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 19V290000 from Daimler Vans USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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