Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
METRIS
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V935000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
An Improperly Vented Air Bag May Not Protect The Front Passenger As Expected, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160909
End Of Manufacture
20160928
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
22
Date Owners Notified
20170217
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20161227