Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V244000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 10, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 7, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 305
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 3, 2016 to Sep 9, 2016
- Part
- Seat belts › Pretensioner
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Feb 6, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Equipment Jul 11, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Tires Jul 7, 2022
- Freightliner / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication May 20, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.