Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V112000

Structure: frame and members

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-02-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V112000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
24
Reported to NHTSA
2022-02-25
Owners notified
2022-04-15

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.

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

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 532022
Mercedes-Benz EQS 4502022
Mercedes-Benz EQS 5802022

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.