CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A weld on the rear axle carrier's subframe may have been done improperly. Over time, the thrust arm attached there can break and detach from the vehicle.
If the thrust arm detaches, it can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the car to pull to one side during emergency braking. Either situation raises the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the subframe weld and replace the rear axle carrier if needed, at no cost to you. To confirm whether your vehicle is included, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2022030028.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |