NHTSA Recall # | 123430 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 16V935000 |
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Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | METRIS |
Model Year | 2017 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 17/02/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 09/09/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 28/09/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 27/12/16 |
Report created | 27/12/16 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 22 |
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. |
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). |