2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Fuel System Recall 23V881000 (Mercedes-Benz VS2KRAPUM2)
NHTSA recall 23V881000 (Mercedes-Benz recall VS2KRAPUM2) covers about 13,726 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Dec 21, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 23V881000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Fuel system
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 5, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2024. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KRAPUM2. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-444.
Status: NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready.
Mercedes-Benz recall number VS2KRAPUM2
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 23V881000 as VS2KRAPUM2. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "VS2KRAPUM2 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.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Metris | 2022–2023 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Dec 21, 2023
- Owner notification
- Nov 1, 2024
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Check your VIN for 23V881000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- 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.
- If 23V881000 is open, call any Mercedes-Benz dealer's service department and give them the recall number (23V881000 or VS2KRAPUM2). 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 23V881000?
NHTSA recall 23V881000 (Mercedes-Benz recall VS2KRAPUM2) covers about 13,726 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles (fuel system), filed with NHTSA Dec 21, 2023. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 23V881000?
NHTSA's record for 23V881000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power can increase 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 23V881000?
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 23V881000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge." NHTSA’s record says the remedy is not yet available (interim owner notice). Owners get a second letter when the fix is ready. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Mercedes-Benz recall number for 23V881000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as VS2KRAPUM2. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (VS2KRAPUM2) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 23V881000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 23V881000, 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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- 25V463000: 2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris equipment (Jul 11, 2025)
- 23V444000: 2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner (5 models) fuel system (Jun 26, 2023)
- 22V360000: 2019–2021 Mercedes-Benz & Freightliner (9 models) communication (May 20, 2022)
- 22V134000: 2017–2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris fuel system (Mar 8, 2022)
- 22V066000: 2016–2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris service brakes (Feb 8, 2022)