Air bags: frontalRecall 22V-466 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recall 22V-466 covers 81 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on July 1, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q2) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V466000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.