Transport Canada Recall - 2019515 -
Brand(s)
Summary
Affected products
2016 | MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS, 2017 | MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS, 2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS, 2019 | MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS, 2020 | MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS
Issue
Certain vans equipped with an integrated backup battery do not have a cover installed over the front passenger's seat base. As a result, if an object made of a conductive material is dropped into the opening, it could make contact with the battery terminals. This could result in a short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective actions
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install a cover over the front passenger's seat base. Consumers should not use a seat base with a battery as a storage compartment.
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
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