Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580, EQS450: Buckle assembly

Date

June 30, 2023

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 (2022); Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 (2022); Mercedes-Benz EQS450 (2023)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.

Potentially affected

6

What can happen

Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.

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

July 28, 2023

Manufacturer campaign number

2023070009

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Cylinder Screw with Flange · Cylinder Screw with Flange · A0009908115

Recall number

23V464000

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.