Mercedes-Benz S 580: Air bag/restraint control module

Date

March 4, 2022

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021)

Component

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic vehicles. The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.

Potentially affected

14

What can happen

Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the air bag control unit fastening nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-637-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030024.

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

April 15, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

2022030024

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Flange Nut · Flange Nut · A0049906250

Recall number

22V124000

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.