Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V771000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-10-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V771000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Component
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
3
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-01
Owners notified
2021-10-29

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly.

Safety risk

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.