NHTSA Recall 24V960000: Critical fasteners (air bags)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450.
| NHTSA campaign | 24V960000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2025010005 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | December 20, 2024 |
| Owner notification | February 7, 2025 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling a certain 2023 EQS 450+ vehicle. The mounting brackets near the roof may have sharp edges that can damage the side-curtain air bag during deployment. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 214, "Side Impact Protection," and 226, "Ejection Mitigation."
Safety risk
An air bag that is damaged during deployment can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the window airbags, and mounting brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025010005.
Notes
The owner 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 nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 24V960000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2023 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.