MERCEDES BENZ METRIS 2021: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V513000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ METRIS 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-12-21 2021-07-07 2021-07-07

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: VS2/VS3 KISIGUR

Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1514

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC "DVUSA" is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Metris, and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor "ALR" seat belt assemblies. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA's customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

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.nhtsa.gov.