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July 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V466000
Front Air Bag May Deploy Improperly/FMVSS 208
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V466
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Components AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected 81
Summary
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.”
Remedy
Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing, free of charge. Owners notification letters are expected to be mailed August 30, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.