| NHTSA Recall # | 125593 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 17V244000 |
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| Manufacturer | Daimler Vans USA, LLC |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | METRIS |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER |
| Date of notification | 07/07/17 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 03/08/16 |
| End date of manufacturing | 09/09/16 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 10/04/17 |
| Report created | 12/04/17 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 305 |
| Defect 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |