The defect
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The connection of the upper and lower fuel hoses to the engine may be insecure, which can result in a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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 May 5, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAUCH.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2017 | 29 | 14 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2018 | 28 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2019 | 9 | 12 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2020 | 7 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2022 | 9 | 5 |
Other fuel system, gasoline recalls in 2022
25 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the fuel system, gasoline; Daimler Vans USA, LLC filed 126 campaigns in all.
| 22V925000 14 Dec 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V908000 8 Dec 2022 | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
| 22V872000 23 Nov 2022 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 22V862000 21 Nov 2022 | Genuine Scooters, LLC |
| 22V859000 18 Nov 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V837000 11 Nov 2022 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 22V787000 20 Oct 2022 | Ford Motor Company |
| 22V769000 13 Oct 2022 | Jayco, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022