2016–2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris Service Brakes Recall 22V066000 (Mercedes-Benz VS2BE42BRE)

NHTSA recall 22V066000 (Mercedes-Benz recall VS2BE42BRE) covers about 28,743 2016–2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Feb 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V066000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

28,743
vehicles affected (potential)
2016–2021
model years
Feb 8, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Service brakes

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may be incorrectly mounted, which can allow it to detach.

The risk

A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2BE42BRE.

Status: NHTSA lists May 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Mercedes-Benz recall number VS2BE42BRE

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V066000 as VS2BE42BRE. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "VS2BE42BRE recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Mercedes-Benz Metris2016–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Feb 8, 2022
Owner notification
May 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Check your VIN for 22V066000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V066000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V066000 or VS2BE42BRE). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V066000?

NHTSA recall 22V066000 (Mercedes-Benz recall VS2BE42BRE) covers about 28,743 2016–2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (service brakes), filed with NHTSA Feb 8, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V066000?

NHTSA's record for 22V066000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A detached brake fluid reservoir can leak brake fluid, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V066000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Mercedes-Benz dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V066000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and repair the brake fluid reservoir mounting, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 2, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 22V066000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as VS2BE42BRE. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (VS2BE42BRE) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V066000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V066000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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