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Mercedes-Benz Metris

Air bags may not deploy in certain Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles due to water on the control unit.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Daimler Vans USA, LLC 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. An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash. The recall affects 52,360 vehicles nationwide.

Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls. VINs are searchable from February 13, 2026.
  2. Dealers will install a cover on the air bag control unit, free of charge.
  3. You may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 10, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Mercedes-Benz affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Metris, model years 20202022 to 2023

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Daimler Vans USA, LLC
Component
Air bag defect
Campaign
26V070000
Vehicles affected
52,360
Repair cost
Free of charge
Manufacturer's recall number
VS2KORSRS
Manufacturer phone
1-877-762-8267

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)