Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle
— Recall Campaign #24V960000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
24V960000
| Manufacturer: | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 20, 2024 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 24V960000 |
| Units affected: | 1 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.