REC-005429

active

2021 Mercedes-Benz S450

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD

Recall date: 9 May 2022

Defect

During manufacture the airbag control unit may not have been secured to the vehicle correctly and may either deploy occupant restraint systems unnecessarily, or fail to deploy occupant restraint systems in the event of an accident.

Hazard

If occupant restraint systems are not deployed in the event of an accident, the risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants would be significantly increased. Unnecessary deployment of occupant restraint systems may injure vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Consumers are asked to contact their most convenient Mercedes-Benz dealership to have the work carried out as soon as possible at no cost to them. A full list of authorised dealerships can be found at www.mercedes-benz.com.au Alternatively, bookings can be made online at www.merecedes-benz.com.au/servicebooking

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — MERCEDES-BENZ AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: vehiclerecalls.gov.au