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NHTSA Recall 16V935000: Inflator module (air bags)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 22 vehicles. It affects 2017 Mercedes-Benz Metris.

22
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (February 17)
NHTSA campaign16V935000
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedDecember 27, 2016
Owner notificationFebruary 17, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V935000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz Metris2017

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.