Vehicle recall 17V651000 · October 16, 2017
2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris
The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.
- Consequence
- The loss of a front wheel would increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V651000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 16, 2017
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- December 15, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 109
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Metris (2017): 2017
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