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SevereNHTSA·22V466000·Announced 2022-07-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2020 GLS Models for Front Air Bag Wiring Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2020 GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles because the front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, potentially preventing proper air bag deployment in a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the air bag may fail to deploy, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury' risk, warranting a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly. This issue can cause the air bag not to deploy properly, meaning the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Owners notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2022.

Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070006. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC, GLS 450
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
81

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 (2)

  • GLS 580 4MATIC
  • GLS 450

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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