MERCEDES-BENZ — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-12-20

Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ vehicle, roof mounting brackets may have sharp edges

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-20
Manufacturer	Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Models affected	EQS 450+
Model year	2023
Units affected	1
Defect	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."_x000D_ An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	AIR BAGS
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 18, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall number	24V960000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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