Safety Recall NHTSA · 19V290000 Reported April 10, 2019

Loss of power steering assist due to corrosion

Daimler Vans Usa, Llc · N/A · 9,471 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
19V290000
Manufacturer Campaign
VS2SCHRALU
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9,471
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 10, 2019
Completion Rate
29.13

Defect Summary

Daimler vans usa, llc (dvusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 metris vehicles sold, or ever registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, washington dc, west virginia and wisconsin. the aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.

Safety Consequence

Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dvusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum bolts with steels bolts, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on june 3, 2019. the recall began november 15, 2019. owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267. dvusa's number for this recall is vs2schralu.

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 19V290000 or campaign VS2SCHRALU.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 19V290000

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

What is recall 19V290000?

NHTSA recall 19V290000 was issued by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc on April 10, 2019. It addresses: Loss of power steering assist due to corrosion. The recall affects approximately 9,471 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Vans Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V290000 or the manufacturer campaign number VS2SCHRALU. 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.