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- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.
- Risk
- Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.
- 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
Some rear seat belt buckles may have bolts that are not properly secured to the vehicle body. If the buckle is loose, the seat belt may not hold rear occupants in place as intended during a crash, which raises the risk of injury.
If your vehicle is included in this recall, an authorized dealer will inspect the rear seat belt buckle bolts and secure them as needed. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2023. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6373, referencing recall number 2023070009.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup or contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 20222023 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 | 2022 |