Mercedes-Benz issues second recall for stalling Metris vans and passenger cars

Sandy Springs, GA – January 31, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 93,402 vans and passenger vehicles whose fuel pumps may fail and cause the vehicle to stall in traffic. This ups the risk of a crash and injury. 

This recall is an expansion of a similar one, which dates back to July of last year. 

Some of the affected vehicles include:

  • 2021 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 
  • 2021 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG E63 
  • 2022 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 
  • 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 
  • 2022 2024 Mercedes-Benz C300 
  • 2022 2023 Mercedes-Benz E350 
  • 2022 2023 Mercedes-Benz S500
  • 2022 2023 Mercedes-Maybach GL600  
  • 2022 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris

Recall summary  

The fuel pump in the affected vehicles has deformed internal parts that can jam at any moment. This may cause the car to stall it would not get enough fuel. 

The full list of the affected vehicles is available here.

Recall risks

For risks of this recall, please visit this Mercedes-Benz article about a recall caused by a similar defect.

Warning signs

Before it stalls, the vehicle may start “running rough,” most likely accompanied by corresponding warning lights on the dashboard. 

Background of the recall

Mercedes first recalled vehicles for this issue in July of last year, as reported. After the recall was issued, the manufacturer became aware of additional vehicles with the same issues that were not included in the original recall, leading to the present announcement.

Other Mercedes-Benz recalls 

Vehicle stalling, accompanied by a potential fire caused another Mercedes-Benz recall, which took place in October 2023 and affected AMG SL roadsters

The repair

Dealers will replace the fuel delivery module free of charge. 

Notifications to vehicle owners will be sent by February 16, 2024.

Is your vehicle a part of this recall?

This Mercedes-Benz fuel pump recall affects more than 13,000 vans. To do a Mercedes-Benz recall check and see if your vehicle is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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Daimler recalls trucks that could pull to the side when braking

Irvine, CA – April 9, 2023 – Daimler (OTCMKTS: DMLRY), which owns Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), is recalling 69,246 heavy-duty trucks because they may pull to a side when braking. This increases the risk of a crash and injury. 

The list of affected vehicles includes the following trucks: 

  • 2022 Freightliner 114SD
  • 2017 – 2023 Freightliner Cascadia 
  • 2022 – 2023 Western Star 47X
  • 2022 – 2023 Western Star 49X

Recall summary  

All listed trucks have a safety feature called Electronic Stability Control (ESP), which keeps the car stable by applying brakes when it determines that the driver needs help keeping the car on course.

This is achieved by the so-called brake modulator valves, which regulate the pressure which is applied to brakes on individual wheels.

In the affected vehicles, moisture may cause corrosion within these valves. This may result in the vehicle suddenly being pulled to the side when braking without any action on the part of the driver.

Recall risks

The defect increases the risk of a crash and injury. 

Warning signs

If the ESP malfunctions, an ABS warning light may appear on the dashboard. 

Other Daimler recalls

This is the latest in the series of Freightliner recalls caused by trucks pulling to the side. Just recently, in November 2022, more than 200,000 trucks were affected by a similar issue

In addition, fly-away hoods were the reason for one of the recent Western Star recall, which took place in September 2022

The repair

To fix the issue, dealers will replace the modulator valve with an upgraded one, which should not be prone to corrosion. The repair is free of charge.

Owners will be notified on April 10, 2023. 

Is your vehicle part of this recall?

Almost 70,000 trucks are being recalled over these DTNA brake issues. To do a DTNA recall check and see if yours is one of them, use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.

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