MERCEDES BENZ S580 2021: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V200000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ S580 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-12 2023-03-24 2023-03-24

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2023040009

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S580 and S580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments "PreSafe system".

Consequence

Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040009.

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.