Vehicle recall 21V106000 · February 23, 2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz Metris
The front passenger seat frame base may not have been welded properly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- An improperly welded seat frame base may have reduced stability, which can increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V106000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 23, 2021
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS2SITZNAT
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz Metris (2021): 2021
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