MERCEDES-BENZ Metris (2020-2023): Air bags
Recall 26V070000 · Feb 6, 2026 · Daimler Vans USA, LLC
52,360
vehicles affected
52,360
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26V070000
- Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Maker
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 52,360
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Air bag/restraint control module
- Model years
- 2020-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Metris | 2020, 2022-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 26V070000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Metris (2020, 2022-2023), about 52,360 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 26V070000?
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.
What can happen?
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
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.