To: Mercedes-Benz Dealers, General Managers,
Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts
Managers

From: Anthony Washington, Senior Manager,
Regulations and Certifications

Re: Service Campaign Notification
Model: Metris
Model Year: 2021
Replace Longitudinal Member Weld Nuts

Date: February 2025

IMPORTANT SERVICE CAMPAIGN INFORMATION

Campaign No.:

Campaign Desc.:

NHTSA ID:

2025020011

VS2SPANBA

N/A

Replace Longitudinal Member Weld Nuts

This is to notify you of a Service Campaign to replace weld nuts on the longitudinal member on 1 MY 2021 Metris
Van. All affected VINs will be flagged as "OPEN" in VMI

Background
Issue
What We’re
Doing

Mercedes-Benz AG, the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans, has determined that the weld nuts on the
longitudinal member were not installed according to current production specifications.
MBUSA is conducting a service campaign. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will replace and install new weld
nuts on the longitudinal member.

Parts

Part is available.

Model Year(s)

2021
Metris

Vehicles Affected
Vehicle Model

Vehicle Populations
Total Vehicles
Dealer Inventory

1
0

Next Steps/Notes
AOMS/SOMS

Please ensure your dealers have read and understand this notice

While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA are determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer
satisfaction.

Replace weld nuts on longitudinal member for attaching fuel tank holder (code:
VS2SPANBA)

Operation no. of the operation texts or standard texts and flat rates
Category
Op. no.
Operation text
P
02 0032
Operations: Check weld nuts on longitudinal member for
attachment of fuel tank retaining bracket
P
02 0033
Operations: Replace weld nut in longitudinal member (after
check)
P
02 0034
Operations: Replace weld nut in holder at longitudinal
member (after check)
P
02 0035
Operations: Replace weld nuts in longitudinal member and
in longitudinal member holders (after check)

1
2
3

Fuel tank
Rear retaining bracket
Front retaining bracket

4
5

Screw
Weld nut

V-SC-2025020011

SM61.10-S-0036A

Time

Damage Code Codeword

0.6 hr

47 901 05

VS2SPANBA

6.6 hr

47 901 05

VS2SPANBA

2.3 hr

47 901 05

VS2SPANBA

9.0 hr

47 901 05

VS2SPANBA

6
7

S61.10-A098-79

Holder for retaining bracket
Longitudinal member

1

SM61.10-S-0036A

Replace weld nuts on longitudinal member for attaching fuel tank holder (code:
VS2SPANBA)

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
5
Weld nut
8.1
Center floor section
7
Longitudinal member
a
Dimension (approx. 75 mm)
8
Center floor

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
5
Weld nut
7
Longitudinal member

2

V-SC-2025020011

S61.10-A100-79

b
c

Dimension (approx. 45 mm)
Dimension (approx. 25 mm)

S61.10-A105-79

8

Center floor

Replace weld nuts on longitudinal member for attaching fuel tank holder (code:
VS2SPANBA)

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
5
Weld nut
8
Center floor
7
Longitudinal member

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
5
Weld nut
6
Holder for retaining bracket

V-SC-2025020011

SM61.10-S-0036A

S61.10-A102-79

8.1

Center floor section

S61.10-A104-79

8

Center floor

3

SM61.10-S-0036A

Replace weld nuts on longitudinal member for attaching fuel tank holder (code:
VS2SPANBA)

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
5
Weld nut
6
Holder for retaining bracket

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
5
Weld nut
7
Longitudinal member

4

V-SC-2025020011

S61.10-A099-79

8

Center floor

S61.10-A101-79

8

Center floor

Replace weld nuts on longitudinal member for attaching fuel tank holder (code:
VS2SPANBA)

SM61.10-S-0036A

S61.10-A103-79

Shown on model 447 with code T19 (Left sliding door)
8
Center floor
8.1
Center floor section
aDanger

aDanger

aWarning
aCaution

Notice
Notice

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping Align vehicle between vehicle lift
or toppling off of the lifting platform.
columns and position the four support
plates at the vehicle lift support points
specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
No fires, sparks, open flames or
Risk of explosion caused by fuel
igniting, risk of poisoning caused by
smoking. Pour fuels into suitable and
inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as
appropriately marked containers only.
risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by
Wear protective clothing when handling
contactwith fuel.
fuel.
Wear protective gloves, protective
Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may
result when handling hot or glowing
clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.
objects.
Always wear protective gloves when
Risk of injury caused by scraping or
cutting body parts on sharp vehicle
working on or near sharp and nonparts
deburred vehicle parts.

g

General information on body repair
Information on preventing damage to
electronic components due to
electrostatic discharge
General information on MB materials
Check

1

Check if vehicle is affected by measure.

2
f
3
A
A

Deburr repair panels.

AS47.00-Z-0001-01A

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
AS00.00-Z-0017-01A

AH60.00-P-0001-01KOA
AH54.00-P-0001-01A
AH98.00-P-9409-03A

Raise vehicle.

Support fuel tank (1).
000 588 10 62 00 Support plate
000 588 11 62 00 Major assembly mount

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

AR00.60-S-1000E

i Secure the fuel tank(1) against falling
down.

V-SC-2025080011

WS26.00-P-3309B
WS01.00-P-0092B

5

SM61.10-S-0036A

4

aDanger

Notice
5
f

6
f
7

Replace weld nuts on longitudinal member for attaching fuel tank holder (code:
VS2SPANBA)

Check whether thread of respective
weld nut (5) and screw (4) on rear
retaining bracket (2) and front retaining
bracket (3) is damaged.

Replace respective weld nut (5)
The high voltage used for electric
welding presents a lethal hazard. Risk
of explosion from welding in areas
close to highly inflammable materials.
Risk of injury from weld splatter and
UV-light when welding. Risk of
poisoning from inhaling welding gases
Measures for preventing damage to
components when performing electric
welding and soldering work
Remove fuel tank.

Remove propeller shaft.
Remove floor covering in load
compartment.