Recalls
Recall 123361
USA Recall: An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected Vehicles