NHTSA recall 19V584000
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Mercedes-Benz S 450
Reported Aug 9, 20191 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2019080006Built Aug 22, 2018 – Aug 22, 2018
The 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.
The 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.
The 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.