Vehicle recall 26V070000 · February 6, 2026
2020, 2022-2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Water may accumulate on the air bag control unit, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
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 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.
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V070000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- VS2KORSRS
- Owner notification
- April 10, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52,360
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
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 (2020, 2022-2023): 2023, 2022, 2020
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