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.
Daimler Vans USA – Front Passenger 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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