The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·22V482000·Announced 2022-07-07

Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans Recalled for Incorrect Tire Load Labels

Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans because incorrect tire load labels may lead to overloading and tire failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The recall involves 24,359 vehicles where the value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."

An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. DVUSA has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this defect.

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 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 — Commercial Van
Hazard
Affected units
24,359

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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