2022 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC, Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 22V194000 · 12 units potentially affected · filed Mar 28, 2022
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.
Why it matters
A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V194000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2022030028
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; SUSPENSION:SUBFRAME/MOUNTING BRACKET
- Units affected
- 12
- Report received
- Mar 28, 2022
- Owner letters
- Apr 8, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
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