2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS 450, Mercedes-Benz GLS 580 4MATIC: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 22V466000 · 81 units potentially affected · filed Jul 1, 2022
What's wrong
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."
Why it matters
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.
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
- 22V466000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2022070006
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Units affected
- 81
- Report received
- Jul 1, 2022
- Owner letters
- Aug 22, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.