NHTSA Recall 17V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V148000; Date: Mar. 7, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mercedes Benz Metris; 2017 Mercedes Benz Metris
Component: Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 72
Recall Summary:
Daimler vans USA LLC (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. These vans were to be equipped with the blind spot monitoring (bsm) feature, however, the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel does not support the function, and thus, the bsm system does not work on the vehicle.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 26, 2017
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