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- AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle. The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
- Risk
- An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.
- Notes
- The owner 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Mounting brackets near the roof on certain 2023 EQS vehicles may have sharp edges. During a side-curtain airbag deployment, these edges can damage the airbag, so it may not protect occupants as intended. The affected vehicles also fail to meet federal side impact protection and ejection mitigation standards.
A damaged side-curtain airbag can increase the risk of injury in a crash. If you own a 2023 EQS 450+, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 if you have questions.
Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect the window airbags and mounting brackets and replace them if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2023 |
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