Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleRecall 26V-070 · 2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris
Daimler Vans USA, LLC recall 26V-070 covers 52,360 2020–2023 Mercedes-Benz Metris for a air bags: air bag/restraint control module problem, reported to NHTSA on February 6, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 16, 2019 to December 6, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.