The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle. The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
The risk
Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will replace a portion of the dashboard, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010001.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC | 2022 |
Components: STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
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 |
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62 of the 933 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2022 concerned the structure; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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