Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V200000

Structure: frame and members

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-03-24.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V200000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
6
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-24
Owners notified
2023-05-12

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S580 and S580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments (PreSafe system).

Safety risk

Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040009.

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 5802021
MERCEDES-MAYBACH 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.