Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017 Lane Departure Warning System Not Working
Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016-2017 models with faulty blind spot monitoring system may not warn drivers of lane departures. Owners must have the instrument cluster and steering wheel updated by dealers to fix the issue.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vans because their blind spot monitoring system doesn't work properly. This means drivers might not get warnings if they're in a blind spot, increasing crash risk. The fix involves updating the instrument cluster and steering wheel at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226218-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-lane-departure-warning-system-not-working.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226218-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-lane-departure-warning-system-not-working · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V148000
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“Mercedes-Benz Metris 2017 Lane Departure Warning System Not Working.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226218-mercedes-benz-metris-2017-lane-departure-warning-system-not-working. Based on NHTSA recall #17V148000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V148000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's blind spot monitoring system doesn't function correctly because the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel don't support the feature. This means drivers might not receive warnings when they're in a blind spot, potentially leading to crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are affected. Drivers who frequently use blind spots for lane changes or driving in tight spaces are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris van has the blind spot monitoring system. The recall applies to vehicles where the instrument cluster and steering wheel were installed without supporting the BSM feature.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to get the recall notice and schedule the free update.
Get the update
Dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the blind spot monitoring system at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 38 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #17V148000 (July 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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