Seats
- Component
- Seats
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Vans USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2021-02-23
- Owners notified
- 2021-05-13
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An improperly welded seat frame base may have reduced stability, which can increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash.
Manufacturer 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.