Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2023 EQS 450+ for Air Bag Bracket Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2023 EQS 450+ vehicles because sharp edges on roof mounting brackets may damage side-curtain air bags during deployment, increasing injury risk 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 (mounting brackets) that compromises air bag deployment, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury' risk.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicles due to a defect in the mounting brackets near the roof. These brackets may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 214 (Side Impact Protection) and 226 (Ejection Mitigation).
A damaged air bag can increase the risk of injury in a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to have the window airbags and mounting brackets inspected and replaced if necessary. This repair will be performed free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed on February 7, 2025. Owners may also 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 450+
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Affected units
- 1
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 450+
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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