NHTSA Recall 21V789000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V789000; Date: Oct. 11, 2021
a deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Mercedes-benz S500; 2021 Mercedes-benz S580
Component: Air Bags: Air Bag/restraint Control Module:software
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 1,311
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2021 s500, s580, and maybach s580 vehicles. the air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.
How to Fix:
dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 3, 2021. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Recall Notes:
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.
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