Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V290000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V290000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 9,471 affected units, Loss of Power Steering Assist Due to Corrosion, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2017 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.