MERCEDES BENZ GLS580 2020: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V771000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ GLS580 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-29 2021-10-01 2021-10-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021100001

Component: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2020 GLS 580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.