Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022 EQS 580 for Windshield Camera Attachment Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022 EQS 580 vehicles because the windshield-mounted camera and rearview mirror may detach, potentially impairing air bag deployment and driver assistance systems.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 component detachment impairs air bag deployment and driver assistance systems, increasing the risk of injury and crashes, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022 EQS 580 vehicles due to a defect in the electrical system and driver monitoring components. The multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and could detach. This detachment may impair the deployment of the front passenger air bag and various driver assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control (DISTRONIC) with active steering assist, Brake Assists with pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assists, Traffic Sign Assist, Augmented Reality function, and Rain and Light Sensors.
The recall affects 2022 model year EQS 580 vehicles. Impaired deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury, and impaired driver assistance safety systems can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 31, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 3
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)
- EQS 580
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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