Vehicle recall 18V497000 · July 29, 2018
2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris
The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.
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 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The drive shaft securing bolts may loosen at the automatic transmission flange.
- Consequence
- If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission flange, securing bolts, and clean the shaft seal, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. 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
- 18V497000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 29, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Owner notification
- September 28, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Power train › Automatic transmission
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 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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