Recall 22V194000

SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

Report Date

20220328

Component

SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

Safety Consequence

A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2022	MERCEDES BENZ	S 500
2022	MERCEDES BENZ	S 580

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.