Mercedes-Benz Metris: Powertrain

Affects Mercedes-Benz Metris · 2019 — about 38 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the propeller shaft may not be properly attached to the intermediate bearing. As a result, the propeller shaft joint could wear out. This could cause vibrations that the airbag (SRS) control unit interprets as a crash and deploy the front airbags. Safety Risk: A sudden deployment of the front airbags without a crash could create a risk of injury. This could also startle the driver, which may lead to a crash. Corrective Actions: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the propeller shaft and replace it, if necessary.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational