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HighNHTSA·22V124000·Announced 2022-03-04

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 S 580 Vehicles for Air Bag Control Unit Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 S 580 4Matic vehicles because the air bag control unit may be improperly secured, risking unintentional or improper deployment.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (air bag deployment) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 S 580 4Matic vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the air bag control unit may be improperly secured. This issue can result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.

Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and tighten the air bag control unit fastening nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-637-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ S 580
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag System
Hazard
Affected units
14

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • S 580

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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