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NHTSARecalled Dec 27, 2016 · #16V935000

Front Passenger Air Bag may not Vent Properly

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Front Passenger Air Bag may not Vent Properly
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Model numbers
2017 Mercedes
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice