NHTSA Campaign 21V789000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Oct 11, 2021 · 1,311 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.

Consequence

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021100010. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 2021 1,311
MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 2021 1,311

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V789000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.