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.

Seat Belts — Pretensioner

Date Announced

APR 10, 2017

Vehicles Affected

305

NHTSA Campaign #

17V244000

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.

Actions

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.

Documents (8)

• Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3
• Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4