NHTSA Campaign 26V070000
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Issued by Daimler Vans USA, LLC · Reported Feb 6, 2026 · 52,360 vehicles affected
What's 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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2020 | 52,360 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2022 | 52,360 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | METRIS | 2023 | 52,360 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V070000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.