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Recall 16V-935

Daimler Vans USA, LLC recalled the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-935
Reported
December 27, 2016
Vehicles affected
22 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles