AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
26V070000 · February 6, 2026
- The defect
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2020 and 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris right-hand-drive vehicles. Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
- The risk
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- The remedy
- Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2KORSRS. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 13, 2026.
Daimler Vans USA, LLC · up to 52,360 vehicles across all model years covered