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Metris Vans Have Incorrect Tire Load Labels
high How serious is it? About this label
An overloaded vehicle may experience tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V482000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Part affected | Tires |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On certain Metris vans, the label listing the maximum combined load weight capacity for the tires shows an incorrect value. If a vehicle is overloaded because of this incorrect information, it can cause a tire to fail, which increases the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the labels corrected and tires inspected; you can also call Daimler Vans USA at 1-877-762-8267.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V482000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Mercedes-Benz — official Mercedes-Benz recall lookup
Customer service: 1-800-367-6372
The bigger picture
- Mercedes-Benz Tire Recalls Cover Mounting Errors, Labels, and Sidewall Damage · all 3 Mercedes-Benz recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- TIRES
- Summary
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans. The value for the maximum combined load weight capacity of the tires is incorrect. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire and Loading Information."
- Safety risk
- An overloaded vehicle may cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install corrected labels on the B-pillar and fuel filler door. Dealers will also inspect and replace incorrect tires, as necessary. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 19, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2LASTRE.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.