Structure: interior panels: dashboard
- Component
- Structure: interior panels: dashboard
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 1
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-12-16
- Owners notified
- 2023-01-20
Defect description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace a portion of the dashboard, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010001.