CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.
- 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
Certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS 53 vehicles may have a front or rear bumper tow ring assembly with insufficient thread depth. Over time, the tow ring could detach from the vehicle, most likely during transport or when the vehicle is being loaded.
A tow ring that detaches can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the tow ring assembly and replace the thread as necessary, free of charge. Owners who were affected received notification letters mailed August 24, 2022, and can contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2020070019/20). You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 | 2022 |