Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

19V584000

ManufacturerMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Reported2019-08-09Affected1 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • MERCEDES-BENZ