Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC on December 20, 2024; 1 model-year listings affected.
Air bags: critical fasteners
NHTSA campaign 24V960000 · reported December 20, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · 1 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.