Filed by Daimler Vans USA, LLC on February 6, 2026; 3 model-year listings affected.
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
NHTSA campaign 26V070000 · reported February 6, 2026 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC · 52,360 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.