NHTSA recall 19V-715 (19V715000)
electrical system recall reported October 8, 2019 - about 15,160 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 19V715000
- Also written as
- 19V-715
- Manufacturer number
- VS2SITZAB
- Reported
- October 8, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- ~15,160
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The integrated backup battery compartment located underneath the front passenger's seat may not have its own cover, potentially exposing the battery when the seat is moved forward.
Why it is dangerous
If conductive material, such as metal, unintentionally drops into the opening and contacts the terminals on the battery, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
DVUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install covers over the battery compartment area, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on December 2, 2019. The recall began March 9, 2020. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZAB.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 19V-715 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.