MERCEDES-BENZ Metris (2016): Seat belts
Recall 17V244000 · Apr 10, 2017 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
305
vehicles affected
305
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V244000
- Date
- Apr 10, 2017
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 305
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Pretensioner
- Model years
- 2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Metris | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V244000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Metris (2016), about 305 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V244000?
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.
What can 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.