2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+
Fri Dec 20 2024
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Summary
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."
How to resolve this:
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What happens if you don't resolve this:
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Affected component:
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Additional 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.