Update Rear SAM Software – 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS-Class, & S-Class

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software

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March 18, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V167000

Disabled Rear Lighting

Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle’s visibility to other driver’s, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V167

Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected  9,156

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 13, 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.

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