NHTSAAIR BAGS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Mounting Brackets May Damage Air Bag FMVSS/214/226
Published: December 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V960000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Mounting Brackets May Damage Air Bag FMVSS/214/226
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Mounting Brackets May Damage Air Bag FMVSS/214/226 |
| Nhtsa id | 24V960000 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V960000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 100.00 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2025010005 |
| Potentially affected | 1 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |