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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS Recalled by Daimler Vans USA, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Date: August 10, 2019
Company: Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.

Affected Products

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS. Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.

Why Was This Recalled?

If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Daimler Vans USA, LLC has 97 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report