Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V595000 Reported September 22, 2017

Loss of electronic power steering assist

Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · Steering · 3 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V595000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
3
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 22, 2017
Completion Rate
0.00

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 mercedes-benz metris vans. these vehicles have electrical power steering control units with improperly welded contact pins.

Safety Consequence

The improperly welded pins may lose contact, deactivating the power steering assist and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering rack, free of charge. an interim notice is expected to be mailed on november 17, 2017. a second notice will be mailed to owners when parts become available. owners may contact daimler's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 17V595000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V595000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V595000?

NHTSA recall 17V595000 was issued by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc on September 22, 2017. It addresses: Loss of electronic power steering assist. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V595000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.