CanadaThe 2016–2023 Mercedes‑Benz METRIS light vans in Canada are affected; some have winter tires with the wrong load rating installed. Overloaded tires may cause poor handling or tire failure, which could lead to loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. Mercedes‑Benz will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the winter tires.
How to identify it
2016–2023 Mercedes-Benz METRIS
The hazard
On certain vehicles, winter tires with the wrong load rating may have been installed. As a result, the tires may be overloaded. This could cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the winter tires.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)
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