Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 4Matic vehicles. The air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in the event of a crash.
What could happen
Unintentional or improper deployment of air bags and/or seat belts can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the air bag control unit fastening nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-637-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030024.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V124000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2022
- Owners notified
- Apr 15, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 14
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Air bags › Critical fasteners; Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
- Maker's own recall number
- 2022030024
Notes
Owners 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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 24, 2025
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Communication Oct 25, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 20, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Jun 26, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.