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Mercedes-Benz S 580 Recall 23V200: Water Leak Can Disable Seat Belt and Safety Systems

NHTSA campaign 23V200, reported March 24, 2023, 6 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can get past the bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment, because the bulkhead may not have been properly sealed. The water can drain into the foot wells, where it may cause corrosion and short circuits in electrical components. This can disable safety features, including the PreSafe system that tightens seat belts and adjusts seats.

With these features disabled, the risk of injury in a crash can increase. Owners should be aware of this problem and have their vehicle checked for the recall repair.

The repair is free at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, where the bulkhead front wall sealing will be fixed. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V200Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S580 and S580 vehicles. The bulkhead that separates the engine compartment from the passenger compartment may not have been properly sealed, causing water to drain into the passenger compartment. Water intrusion into the foot wells may cause corrosion and/or short circuits to electrical components, disabling safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments (PreSafe system).
Risk
Disabled safety features, including seat belt tightening and seat adjustments, can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will repair the bulkhead front wall sealing, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040009.
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.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz S 5802021
Mercedes-Maybach S 5802021