Recall 17V148 affects 72 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles because blind-spot monitoring is disabled. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 72 2016-2017 Metris vans because vehicles ordered with Blind Spot Monitoring have an instrument cluster and steering wheel that do not support the feature, so the system does not work. If another vehicle is in the driver's blind spot, the missing warning increases crash risk; Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the cluster and steering wheel free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Blind Spot Monitoring system on 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans is designed to help the driver track traffic in the areas beside and behind the van. When the system is working, warning triangles in the left and right side mirrors illuminate during the start-up function check and alert the driver when the feature detects a vehicle in a blind spot.
On the recalled vans, the problem is not a failed sensor in service. Mercedes-Benz says an error in the documentation systems left the Blind Spot Monitoring function disconnected from the technical equipment it needed. The vans were built with an instrument cluster and steering wheel that do not support the feature, so the Blind Spot Monitoring system does not work.
There is no clear warning sign before failure because the feature is already unsupported on the affected vans. A highly attentive owner has one clue: the mirror triangles do not illuminate during the function check at vehicle start.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2016 and 2017 model years under the same blind spot detection component.
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris | Blind spot detection |
|---|---|
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris | Blind spot detection |
| Units affected | 72 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 2 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific van is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the blind spot monitoring system fails, the driver loses the mirror alert for a vehicle in the blind spot, increasing crash risk. The failure is unlikely to give advance warning. During the start-up function check, the left and right mirror triangles should illuminate. Drive cautiously, check mirrors and blind spots yourself, and schedule the repair. Repair is free at any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the free instrument-cluster and steering-wheel repair that enables the Blind Spot Monitoring warning.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 17V148 when you call.
- Drive with extra mirror and shoulder checks until the repair is complete; the Blind Spot Monitoring system is not working as equipped.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Mercedes-Benz technician installs the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel so the Blind Spot Monitoring function works as intended. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the new vehicle warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, since all involved vehicles remain under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| March 7, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V148?
Recall 17V148 covers 72 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans with a blind spot monitoring feature that does not work because the installed instrument cluster and steering wheel do not support it. Mercedes-Benz dealers will install the correct parts for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 17V148. If it is, contact a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule installation of the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel. Reference recall number 17V148 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mercedes-Benz dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel free of charge under recall 17V148.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a blind spot monitoring system that does not warn the driver when another vehicle is in the blind spot, increasing crash risk. Keep using mirrors and shoulder checks, then have a Mercedes-Benz dealer complete the free repair.
What if I bought my Mercedes-Benz Metris used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris is included, then reference recall 17V148 when you call a franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V148000 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz customer service | 1-877-762-8267 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V148 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V148000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →