Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly – 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V244
Manufacturer Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Components SEAT BELTS
Potential Number of Units Affected 305

 

Seat Belt Pretensioners may not Function Properly

If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles.

The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash.

 

Remedy

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin in June 2017.

Owners may contact DVUSA 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.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Mercedes-Benz has a Recall

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCAK-17V244-4455.pdf

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCLRPT-17V244-7222.PDF

 

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RCLRPT-17V244-1408.PDF