Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats
What is wrong
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles equipped with an adjustable front passenger seat. The front passenger seat frame base may not have been welded properly.
What could happen
An improperly welded seat frame base may have reduced stability, which can increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
The fix
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat frame base, free of charge. DVUSA issued owners an interim notification on May 6, 2021. The recall began May 13, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA's number for this recall is VS2SITZNAT.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Metris 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V106000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 23, 2021
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- VS2SITZNAT
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.