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Mercedes-Benz internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist.

NHTSA campaign 19V-489 · Reported June 25, 2019 · 2 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz Metris
VEHICLES AFFECTED
2
REMEDY
DVUSA will notify owners, and Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

An internal sensor within the electric power steering unit may have been improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the deactivation of the electric power steering assist.

WHY IT MATTERS

An unexpected loss of power steering assist can increase the risk of crash.

WHAT TO DO

DVUSA will notify owners, and Metris dealers will replace the steering unit, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-489.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2019Mercedes-Benz Metris

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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