Recall 24V960000

AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS

Report Date
20241220
Component
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Affected Vehicles
1 models

Defect 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."

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2023 MERCEDES BENZ EQS 450

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