01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg Eqs 53 recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V309000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 2, 2023
- Potential units
- 3,828campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023 EQE 350, S580e, 2022-2023 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2022 AMG EQS 53, and EQS 450+ vehicles. The high-voltage battery monitoring system software may not alert the driver of a battery malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection.".
Why it matters: A high-voltage battery monitoring system that does not alert the driver of a battery malfunction may increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will update the battery management system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning August 18, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070013.
Owner notification: August 18, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 22V493000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION
- Report received
- July 11, 2022
- Potential units
- 8,530campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.".
Why it matters: An inoperative rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the MBUX multimedia system software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 19, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022080002.
Owner notification: August 19, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 22V467000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- July 1, 2022
- Potential units
- 2,526campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.
Owner notification: August 24, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 22V112000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE
- Report received
- February 25, 2022
- Potential units
- 24campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 450+, EQS 580 4Matic, and AMG EQS 53 4Matic+ vehicles. The ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment may be improperly secured.
Why it matters: Improperly secured electrical connections can increase the risk of a fire. In addition, an improperly secured ground connection may cause the left headlight to not function, affecting visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ground connection and the auxiliary heater electrical connection, and repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022030019.
Owner notification: April 15, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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