MERCEDES BENZ S580 2021: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V789000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | S580 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-10-11 | 2021-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021100010
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1311
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021100010. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
