NHTSA Recall 22V466000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Air Bags. Reported 2022-07-01. An estimated 81 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 and GLS 580 vehicles. The front air bag wiring harness may be routed incorrectly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070006.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2022070006
Notes
Owners 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 www.nhtsa.gov.