Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V715000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V715000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting 2016-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles Includes 15,160 affected units, Backup Battery Opening Exposed, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. the integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. dvusa issued owners an interim notification on december 2, 2019. the recall began march 9, 2020. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dvusa's number for this recall is vs2sitzab.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V715000
Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2019-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Backup battery opening exposed
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 15,160

Details

MFR Campaign Number: VS2SITZAB
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2019 mercedes-benz metris vehicles. the integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.
Consequence Summary: If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Dvusa will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. dvusa issued owners an interim notification on december 2, 2019. the recall began march 9, 2020. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dvusa's number for this recall is vs2sitzab.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 53.63

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NHTSA ID: 19V715000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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