Recall 22V-167
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ and 3 other models: Exterior lighting (hazard flashing warning lights); Exterior lighting (turn signal); Exterior lighting (back up lights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 22V-167
- Reported
- March 18, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- 9,156 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, and 2021 S500 and S580 vehicles. A software error may disable the rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights.
The risk
Disabled rear turn signals, hazard lights, and reverse lights can reduce the vehicle's visibility to other driver's, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the rear signal software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040013.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz Eqs 450+ 2022
- Mercedes-Benz Eqs 580 2022
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 2021
- Mercedes-Benz S500 2021