3 months ago, in March 2024, I called MB AG and the NHTSA and I filed a complain with both about the Tire Recall 22V482.
Last week, I had to do the DMV mandatory Fuel Hose recall 22V134 to get my registration renewed.
According to the MB work report, there found "fuel dampness and smell" and MB replaced the hose and clamps.
They also completed the 3 other pending repairs listed below. All recalls, but the Tire Recall 22V482: No news: pending status, as usual for 2 years...
But as the fuel recall didn't go well for me (as other customers experienced, we had a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle that intoxicated my family), I had to bring it back, I wrote a Google review and dealt with the dealer Service Manager.
Is it because he was eager to make it right... But after having no information for months, he was suddenly able to pull the following information about the Tire repair from his system.
- The funny coincidence is that I replaced my 4 stock tires yesterday! (He said it doesn't matter, if they are 101H they will be replaced)
Last week, I had to do the DMV mandatory Fuel Hose recall 22V134 to get my registration renewed.
According to the MB work report, there found "fuel dampness and smell" and MB replaced the hose and clamps.
They also completed the 3 other pending repairs listed below. All recalls, but the Tire Recall 22V482: No news: pending status, as usual for 2 years...
But as the fuel recall didn't go well for me (as other customers experienced, we had a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle that intoxicated my family), I had to bring it back, I wrote a Google review and dealt with the dealer Service Manager.
Is it because he was eager to make it right... But after having no information for months, he was suddenly able to pull the following information about the Tire repair from his system.
- Tire recall 22V482 still shows pending, but there is now a date for the recall, in 2 waves. Wave 1: Apr '24?, Wave 2 June '24.
- My Metris VIN is listed in the June '24 wave. I should receive an update letter from MB in June.
- There are 24000 Metris total concerned. 2900 in the June wave. They are starting from older to newer.
- There are 2 sizes or tires: I have the 225/55R17 101H (Other is 235/60R16). The new load requirement will be 103H, 104H, 107H and 109H. (Depending on Commercial, Passenger and Spare tire, not sure I got the details right, as he was also trying to figure out what was on the technical bulletin).
- He said that it doesn't matter if you replaced your stock tires yet or not, if you now have 101H load rated tires on the van: they will be replaced for free.
(The logic being: MB changed the load rating, so they put the appropriate tires)
- The funny coincidence is that I replaced my 4 stock tires yesterday! (He said it doesn't matter, if they are 101H they will be replaced)
| Load Index | Pounds (lbs) | Kilograms (kg) |
| 101 | 1,819 | 825 |
| 102 | 1,874 | 850 |
| 103 | 1,929 | 875 |
| 104 | 1,984 | 900 |
| 105 | 2,039 | 925 |
| 106 | 2,094 | 950 |
| 107 | 2,149 | 975 |
| 108 | 2,205 | 1000 |
| 109 | 2,271 | 1030 |
| # | Metris 2017 recalls | Notice date | Campain | NHTSA Recall# | MB Ready? MB says Open | Duration | I want it? | Rec. start | Done? | Notice | DMV | Description |
| 1 | Rear view cam freeze | Mar '22 | 2022120003 | 22V099 | Y | No | Jan '23 | 5/21/2024 | HW not ready. MB want to update the Sw for black screen instead of freeze. | |||
| 2 | Fuel Hose connections | Apr '22 | 2022040011 | 22V134 | Y: May '22 | 1 h | Yes | Apr '22 | 5/21/2024 | Mandatory | Leaks. Check and replace the clamps and fuel hose as nescessary | |
| 3 | Break fluid reservoir mounting | May '22 | 2022030032 | 22V066 | Y | 30 min | Yes? | Apr '18 | 5/21/2024 | AI: Check mounting. | ||
| 4 | Tires Load | Sep '22 | 2022080008 | 22V482 | N | Yes | Pending | No | Replace sticker col B , check tire load specs, replace if not conform | |||
| Original oad index 101H insufficient for the GVWR. | ||||||||||||
| 5 | Transmission Screw Torque | July '18 | 2018070002 | 18v335 | Y | Yes | July '18 | 5/21/2024 | Link | Check torque (replace) of screws from transmission carrier to longitudinal member |
