The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.
The risk
A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |
Components: SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 | 21 | 9 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 25 | 8 |
Other suspension recalls in 2022
39 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the suspension; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2022