Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4Matic: Air bag/restraint control module

Date

Oct. 1, 2021

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4Matic (2020)

Component

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Air Bags › Frontal

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly.

Potentially affected

3

What can happen

An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall notes

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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 29, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

2021100001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Airbag Control Unit · Airbag Control Unit and Software · A1679005009

Recall number

21V771000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.