Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V789000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-10-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V789000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1,311
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-11
Owners notified
2021-12-01

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.

Safety risk

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021100010. 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

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz S 5002021
Mercedes-Benz S 5802021

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.