What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2017119
- Recall date
- 8 March 2017
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Models
- Metris
- Model years
- 2016 to 2017
- Vehicle class
- Minivan
- System
- Accessories
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain vehicles equipped with the passive Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) system, the function may not operate properly due to the wrong instrument cluster and steering wheel being installed. As a result, the BSM cannot be activated. If a driver was expecting the system to be functional and were to rely solely on the visual and acoustic warnings of the BSM when attempting to change to or overtake a lane in which another vehicle is travelling, it could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install the correct instrument cluster and steering wheel.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2017119.