Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017 Suspension Recall: Risk of Front Wheel Detachment
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans due to potential front wheel detachment. Owners must have front axle wheel bearings inspected by dealers for free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans have a risk of front wheels detaching due to improperly seated wheel bearings. This could increase crash risk during normal driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226217-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-front-wheel.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226217-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-front-wheel · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V651000
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“Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017 Suspension Recall: Risk of Front Wheel Detachment.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226217-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-suspension-recall-risk-of-front-wheel. Based on NHTSA recall #17V651000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V651000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front axle wheel bearings may not be correctly seated, which can cause a front wheel to detach while driving. This increases the risk of a crash if the wheel becomes detached.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are affected. Drivers using these vans are most at risk during normal driving conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The recall began on December 15, 2017, and applies to all affected vehicles.
- Brand
Mercedes-Benz- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to get notified and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect
Dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings and correct their position if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
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 #17V651000 (October 16, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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