23V074000VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIORVISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR10 February 2023 · NHTSA (USA)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The multi-purpose camera and the rearview mirror may be insufficiently attached to the windshield and may detach, impairing front passenger air bag deployment and various assistance systems, including Adaptive Cruise Control (DISTRONIC) with active steering assist, Brake Assists with pedestrian detection, Lane Keeping Assists, Traffic Sign Assist, Augmented Reality function and Rain and Light Sensors.
Risk: Impaired deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury. Impaired driver assistance safety systems can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield and reinstall the multi-purpose camera and rearview mirror as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023030002.
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21V00J000COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATIONCOMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION27 December 2021 · NHTSA (USA)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles. The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).
Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.
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A12/01146/22Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The threading of the tow eye in the front and rear bumper may not meet the specifications. The tow eye bolt may come loose during towing, increasing the risk of an accident.
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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A12/02250/23Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The rear seatbelt bolts may not be tightened to a sufficient torque and can become detached by vibration during driving or in a crash. This could impair the restraining effect of the rear seatbelts, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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SR/00852/25Safety recallInjuriesno date · EU Safety Gate
The chassis brackets in the roof area may have sharp edges. In the event of an accident with the window's airbags being triggered, the airbag can be damaged by these sharp edges. This can impair the restraining effect of the window airbag, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle's occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Remedy: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer
Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force: Unknown
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