NHTSA recall 22V-466 (22V466000)
air bags recall reported July 1, 2022 - about 81 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V466000
- Also written as
- 22V-466
- Manufacturer number
- 2022070006
- Reported
- July 1, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~81
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
An air bag that does not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will correct the wiring harness routing, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022070006.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-466 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.