MERCEDES-BENZ 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Daimler Vans USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS vehicles due to steering:electric power assist system issues. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on June 3, 2019. The recall began November 15, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SCHRALU.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026