Daimler Vans Usa, Llc | model year 2017 mercedes-benz metris vans manufactured september 9, 2016, to september 28, 2016 | NHTSA Recall #16V935000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V935000 by Daimler Vans Usa, Llc. Affecting model year 2017 mercedes-benz metris vans manufactured september 9, 2016, to september 28, 2016 Includes 22 affected units, Front Passenger Air Bag may not Vent Properly, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

model year 2017 mercedes-benz metris vans manufactured september 9, 2016, to september 28, 2016

Defect 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.

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V935000

Manufacturer: Daimler Vans Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2016-12-27T00:00:00

Subject: Front passenger air bag may not vent properly

Component: Air Bags

Potentially Affected Units: 22

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 95.45

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NHTSA ID: 16V935000

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Created At: 1741512641

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Updated At: 1741512641

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