Recall
Mercedes-Benz S 500 — 21V789000
NHTSA ID
21V789000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S 500
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2021-10-11
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Units Affected
1,311
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2021100010
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may deactivate the occupant recognition control unit, resulting in a deactivated front passenger air bag.
Consequence
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 1, 2021. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021100010. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.