UTILIMASTER METRIS 2017: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
| Make : UTILIMASTER | Model : METRIS | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-09-09 - 2016-09-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V935000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-02-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-12-27 | Date Added to Database: 2016-12-27 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Vans USA, LLC | ||
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| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
An improperly vented air bag may not protect the front passenger as expected, increasing the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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