01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V464000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- June 30, 2023
- Potential units
- 6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS450 and 2022 EQS580 vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear seat belt buckles to the body of the vehicle may not be secured properly.
Why it matters: Unsecured seat belts may not properly restrain occupants in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and secure the rear seat belt buckle bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6373. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070009.
Owner notification: July 28, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 23V405000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 5, 2023
- Potential units
- 8,281campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 EQS 450, AMG EQS, EQS 580, and 2023 AMG EQE vehicles. A software error in the electric drivetrain may cause a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the electric drivetrain software, free of charge. Owner notifications were mailed beginning July 19, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060009.
Owner notification: July 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
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
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