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22V-194

Mar 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach

Powertrain

Part replacement

22V-190

Mar 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Software error may cause the overhead control panel to become permanently deactivated

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22V-189

Mar 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the…

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22V-167

Mar 18, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights

Lighting

9,156

Software update

22V-125

Mar 4, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Rear brake caliper housing fasteners may be loose, which can reduce brake performance or cause rear brake components to detach from the vehicle

Brakes

Repair or modification

22V-124

Mar 4, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Air bag control unit may be improperly secured and may result in an unintentional air bag or seat belt deployment, or an improper deployment in…

Airbags

Repair or modification

22V-112

Feb 25, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Ground connection on the front-left longitudinal member and an electrical connection for the electric auxiliary heater in the engine compartment…

Electrical system

Repair or modification

22V-098

Feb 18, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Wiring harness connected to the prefuse box in the engine compartment might not be properly secured, which could deactivate fused components, such…

Electrical system

Part replacement

22V-078

Feb 11, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect front driver's air bag module

Airbags

Part replacement

22V-042

Jan 28, 2022

Mercedes-Benz

Wiring harness for the front wheel speed sensor may be the incorrect length, which could result in damage to the harness during certain driving…

Stability and traction control

172

Part replacement

Campaign 22V-194Do not drive

Sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz
Filed: March 28, 2022
Component: Powertrain
Vehicles affected: 12
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles. The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.

Consequence

A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed. Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.

Affected models

Mercedes-Benz S 500 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 2022

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