Transmission Support Mounting Bolts may be Loose – 2015-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V335
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 7,433

 

Transmission Support Mounting Bolts may be Loose

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

 

Summary

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.

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Missing Welds – 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 & 3500

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V288
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 153

 

Missing Welds

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

 

Summary

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.

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2017120009 – Power Steering ECU – 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, S550, S550E, S65 AMG & S600

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V714
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 72

 

Power Steering may Malfunction and be Disabled

If the power steering assist is unexpectedly disabled, it may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 E300, S65 AMG Coupe, S550, S65 AMG Cabriolet, S550 Cabriolet, S550e, S65 AMG, and Mercedes-Maybach S600 vehicles. A transistor within the power steering control unit may overheat resulting in the power steering system being disabled.

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Oil in Active Curve System may Leak – 2012-2017 Mercedes-Benz

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V272
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 9,725

 

Oil in Active Curve System may Leak

The leaking oil in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2012-2014 ML350 Bluetec 4Matic and ML550 4Matic, 2012-2015 ML63 AMG 4Matic and ML350 4Matic, 2013-2016 GL350 Bluetec 4Matic, GL550 4Matic and GL63 AMG 4Matic, 2017 GLS350d 4Matic, GLS450 4Matic, GLS550 4Matic and GLS63 AMG 4Matic, 2015 ML400 4Matic, 2016 GLE400 4Matic, GLE350 4Matic, GLE63 AMG 4Matic, GLE63S AMG 4Matic, GLE450 4Matic Coupe and GLE63S AMG 4Matic Coupe, 2015-2016 GL450 4Matic and 2013-2014 GL450 4Matic vehicles equipped with the Active Curve System (ACS). In certain driving conditions, if the oil level in the ACS reservoir is below the minimum level, the oil may foam and leak out of the vent holes in the reservoir cap.

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Headlight Adjustment not Sealed/FMVSS 108 – 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300, E43 AMG & E400

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V271
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 42

 

Headlight Adjustment not Sealed/FMVSS 108

If the headlight’s horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

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