2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Published December 27, 2016 · Recall initiated: December 27, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V935000, published December 27, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Vans USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans manufactured September 9, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag that may have been manufactured with an incorrect Tether Activation Unit (TAU). As a result, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the air bag may not vent properly.
What to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- METRIS
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V935000 on December 27, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris Vans manufactured September 9, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The affected vehicles have a passenger air bag that may have been manufactured with an incorrect Tether Activation Unit (TAU). As a result, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, the air bag may not vent properly.
What should I do if I have this product?
DVUSA will notify owners, and authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began February 8, 2017. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: METRIS.