Daimler Vans USA, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2018

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by Daimler Vans USA, LLC in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 29, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Fuel Hose may Leak in Engine Compartment

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel hose in the engine compartment may leak at the lower connecting point of the transition hose, between the underbody fuel line and the Schrader valve and/or where the fuel line connects to the fuel pump.

NHTSA ID: 18V837000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 12,383

Consequence Summary:

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected hose and clamp, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 74.42

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October 24, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Door Lever Prevents Door From Opening

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The right side door latches may have been built with incorrect components. As a result, when the doors are electronically unlocked, the right-side doors may not be able to be opened from inside or outside of the vehicle.

NHTSA ID: 18V743000

Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

# of Units Affected: 76

Consequence Summary:

In the event of a crash, if the right side doors cannot be opened, it could increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action:

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the locks if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 31, 2019. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84.21

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July 29, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Driveshaft Bolts may Loosen

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.

NHTSA ID: 18V497000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 6

Consequence Summary:

If the bolts loosen and fall out, the driveshaft may separate causing a loss of drive, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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May 22, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Transmission Support Mounting Bolts may be Loose

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The transmission support may not have been properly tightened to the vehicle body, potentially resulting in damage to the driveshaft.

NHTSA ID: 18V335000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 7,433

Consequence Summary:

Damage to the driveshaft could cause a loss of power to the wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission support mounting bolts, replacing and tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.12

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May 3, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing Welds

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles may be missing spot welds on the front side wall, connecting the door portal to the hinge reinforcements in the A-pillar area, possibly affecting vehicle strength in a crash.

NHTSA ID: 18V288000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 153

Consequence Summary:

If the missing welds affect body strength, there may be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action:

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and add any missing spot welds, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 62.75

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February 15, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Unloaded Vehicle Weight on Label

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and Sprinter 3500 vehicles, equipped with folding seats (sales code S20). The unloaded vehicle weight (UVW) label on these incomplete vehicles may be incorrect.

NHTSA ID: 18V113000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 17

Consequence Summary:

The incorrect UVW label can result in final stage manufacturers exceeding the maximum vehicle weight once the vehicle is completed. A vehicle that exceeds its maximum weight has an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the UVW label and inspect the vehicle to make sure that it is not overloaded, free of charge. The recall began on April 3, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 82.35

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January 9, 2018

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2013 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 and 3500 and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 and 3500 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

NHTSA ID: 18V032000

Component: AIR BAGS

# of Units Affected: 17,413

Consequence Summary:

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action:

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag module, free of charge. Daimler issued an interim notification to owners on March 13, 2018. The recall began December 28, 2018. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 66.36

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