Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V194000

Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-03-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V194000

Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket

Component
Suspension: subframe/mounting bracket
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
12
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-28
Owners notified
2022-04-08

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

Safety risk

A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.

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 5002022
Mercedes-Benz S 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.