MERCEDES BENZ EQS450 2022: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V112000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ EQS450 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-15 2022-02-25 2022-02-28

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022030019

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured.

Consequence

Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.

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.