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."
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Identifiers in this source record
2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+Manufacturer campaign: 2025010005Part: A2968605500Part: A2968605400Part: A2967870100Part: A2967870000Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Official 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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2023 MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+
- Brand or manufacturer
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 24V960000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety