The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V134000·Announced 2022-03-08

Mercedes-Benz Recalls Metris Vans Due to Fuel Hose Leak Risk

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because insecure fuel hose connections may cause leaks, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel system defect that can lead to a leak and subsequent fire risk, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving fire hazards.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure. This condition can result in a fuel leak.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injury or fatality reports are mentioned in the source text, but the hazard involves a potential fire risk associated with fuel system components.

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 on May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
42,132

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • METRIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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