NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ recall: Mounting Brackets May Damage Air Bag FMVSS/214/226
- Recall number
- 24V960000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 1
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | EQS 450+ | 2023 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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."
Consequence
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
2025010005
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 24V960000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.