Daimler Vans USA – Front Passenger Air Bag may not Vent Properly

Daimler Vans USA (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.

Report Received Date 12/27/2016
NHTSA ID 16V935000
Consequence Summary An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 22
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V935000)

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