MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS (2016) recall — Seat Belts
Daimler Vans USA is recalling 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles with front seat belt pretensioners that may not function properly during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free seat belt replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016 Metris vehicles with front seat belts that might not work properly in crashes. This could lead to inadequate restraint and higher injury risk for occupants. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227271-mercedes-benz-metris-2016-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227271-mercedes-benz-metris-2016-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V244000
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“Mercedes-Benz Metris 2016 Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227271-mercedes-benz-metris-2016-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #17V244000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V244000).
Why it’s dangerous
If front seat seatbelt pretensioners malfunction during a crash, occupants may not be properly restrained. This increases the risk of injury or death from being thrown around the vehicle.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vehicles are affected. Front seat occupants face the highest risk due to potential seat belt failure during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris has front seat belts that may not function properly. The recall was issued for specific vehicles with this issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DVUSA
Call 1-877-762-8267 to get free front seat belt replacements.
What NHTSA says to do
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267.
Questions people ask
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris may be affected if it has front seat belt pretensioners that don't function properly during crashes.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267 to get free front seat belt replacements.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall has no specific deadline for replacement; owners can contact DVUSA to get the fix.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V244000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 17V244000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on June 9, 2017. A second notice was mailed on July 7, 2017, to tell owners that the remedy is now available. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V244000 (October 4, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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