Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V214000

Steering: column

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-04-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V214000

Steering: column

Component
Steering: column
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-01
Owners notified
2022-05-13

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic and S500 4Matic vehicles. The electrical connector to the steering column module may not be secured properly, which can disable gear shifts and/or safety features including the electronic stability program, the driver's air bag, and turn signal indicators.

Safety risk

Disabled safety features or the inability to shift gears can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the cover for the electrical connector, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040006.

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.