If a side curtain air bag does not deploy as intended, or the pillar covers detach during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Structure — Body — Roof And Pillars

Date Announced

AUG 09, 2019

Vehicles Affected

1

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2019080006

NHTSA Campaign #

19V584000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling a 2019 S450 vehicle. The A, B, and C pillar covers may have been improperly installed, possibly affecting the deployment of the side curtain air bags and allowing the covers to detach in the event of a crash.

Actions

MBUSA will notify the owner, and a dealer will inspect the pillar covers, reinstalling them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019080006.

Documents (10)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Mounting of A/B/C pillar covers
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-3
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Mounting of A/B/C pillar covers MY19 222 (S-Class)