NHTSARecalled Oct 8, 2019 · #19V715000
Backup Battery Opening Exposed
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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. 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.
Product details
- Product
- Backup Battery Opening Exposed
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Model numbers
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What you should do
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.