NHTSA Recall 22V194000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V194000; Date: Mar. 28, 2022
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Mercedes-benz S500; 2022 Mercedes-benz S580
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 are expected to be mailed may 24, 2022. 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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