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title: "Recall: 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Front Axle Wheel Bearing Not Seated"
url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2017/11/recall-2017-mercedes-benz-metris-front-axle-wheel-bearing-not-seated/"
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published: "2017-11-22T18:16:55+00:00"
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# Recall: 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Front Axle Wheel Bearing Not Seated

By Tim Esterdahl

Published: 2017-11-22T18:16:55+00:00

![Featured image](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7775.jpg>)

**![](<https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/7775.jpg>)[NHTSA Campaign Number:](<https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V651>)**17V651000

 

**Manufacturer** Daimler Vans USA, LLC

 

**Components** SUSPENSION

 

**Potential Number of Units Affected**109

 

**Summary**

 

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans. The front axle wheel bearings may not have been correctly seated possibly resulting in a front wheel detaching.

 

**Remedy**

 

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel bearing retaining rings, correcting their position as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

 

**Notes**

 

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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