NHTSA recall 26V-070 (26V070000)
air bags recall reported February 6, 2026 - about 52,360 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 26V070000
- Also written as
- 26V-070
- Manufacturer number
- VS2KORSRS
- Reported
- February 6, 2026
- Vehicles affected
- ~52,360
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 26V-070 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.