Mercedes-Benz Metris: Lane departure — blind spot detection

Affects Mercedes-Benz Metris · 2016–2017 — about 72 vehicles.

The hazard

If a vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, but the BSM system does not warn the driver, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel to enable the BSM function, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on May 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. The recall began on May 26, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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