Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V960000

Air bags: critical fasteners

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-12-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V960000

Air bags: critical fasteners

Component
Air bags: critical fasteners
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
1
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-20
Owners notified
2025-02-07

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle. The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Safety risk

An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.

Notes

The owner 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 nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+2023

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.