NHTSA Recall 22V493000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V493000; Date: Jul. 11, 2022
an inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2022 Mercedes-benz Amg Eqs53; 2022 Mercedes-benz EQS450; 2022 Mercedes-benz EQS580; 2021 Mercedes-benz Maybach S580; 2021 Mercedes-benz S500; 2021 Mercedes-benz S580
Component: Back Over Prevention:display Function
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Affected Units:: 8,530
Recall Summary:
mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2022 amg eqs53, eqs580, eqs450, 2021 s500, s580, and maybach s580 vehicles. the rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a software error in the mbux multimedia system. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
How to Fix:
dealers will update the mbux multimedia system software, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 9, 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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