NHTSA Recall 16V935000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V935000; Date: Dec. 27, 2016
An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Mercedes Benz Metris
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 17, 2017
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