Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+: Critical fasteners

Date

Dec. 20, 2024

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ (2023)

Component

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle. The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."

Potentially affected

1

What can happen

An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.

Recall notes

The owner 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 nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Feb. 7, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

2025010005

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

214

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

MOUNTING BRACKET · MOUNTING BRACKET · A2967870000; MOUNTING BRACKET · MOUNTING BRACKET · A2967870100; MOUNTING BRACKET · MOUNTING BRACKET · A2968605400; MOUNTING BRACKET · MOUNTING BRACKET · A2968605500

Recall number

24V960000

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.