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Mercedes-Benz · United States · High

Mercedes-Benz S 500, S 580: Air bags — front passenger

Affects Mercedes-Benz S 500, S 580 · 2021 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational