Mercedes-Benz Metris Recall: Air Bag Control Unit Issues Affect Over 52,000 Vehicles
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Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles due to a defect that may prevent air bags from deploying during a crash.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on April 6, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) has announced a recall for specific Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. The recall was initiated because water may accumulate on the vehicle's air bag control unit. This moisture buildup can cause the air bags to malfunction and fail to deploy as intended during a collision.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall potentially affects 52,356 units. The specific models involved are right-hand-drive versions of the following:
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz Metris
- 2022 Mercedes-Benz Metris
- 2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris
What You Should Do
Owners of the affected vehicles should contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. The official manufacturer recall number for this campaign is VS2KORSRS.
Authorized dealers will install a protective cover on the air bag control unit free of charge to prevent water accumulation. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed by March 20, 2026. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, which is anticipated in April 2026. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) for the affected vehicles will be searchable on the NHTSA website starting February 13, 2026.
Why This Matters
Air bags are critical safety components designed to protect occupants during a collision. If an air bag fails to deploy as intended, there is a significantly increased risk of serious injury or death in the event of a crash.
Source
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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