MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V466000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLS450 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-08-22 2022-07-01 2022-07-06

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022070006

Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 81

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

Summary

Mercedes-Benz, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles. The front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070006.

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.