NHTSA Campaign 24V960000

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported Dec 20, 2024 · 1 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ 2023 1

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V960000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.