MERCEDES BENZ EQS450 2023: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V960000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | EQS450 | 2023 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-12-20 | 2024-12-23 |
Production Dates: 2022-05-05 - 2022-05-05
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2025010005
Component: AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 214
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."
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.
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.
