Body: roof and pillarsRecall 19V-584 · 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-584 covers 1 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired1 of 1 · 2020 Q4
Vehicles affected11 model
ReportedAug 9, 2019Owners notified Sep 13, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V584000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling a 2019 S450 vehicle. The A, B, and C pillar covers may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the side curtain air bags and allowing the covers to detach in the event of a crash.

The risk

If a side curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, or the pillar covers detach during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

What to do

The fix

MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the pillar covers, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080006.

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.safercar.gov.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q32020 Q4
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from August 22, 2018 to August 22, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.