2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 53 & 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 + 1 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450, EQS 580 and AMG EQS53 vehicles. The front or rear bumper tow ring assembly may have insufficient thread depth, which can result in the tow ring detaching from the vehicle.
💥 The risk
A tow ring that detaches during vehicle transport or loading can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tow ring assembly thread, as necessary, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020070019/20.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V467000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2020070019/20
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 2,526
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 24, 2022
- Built
- Feb 24, 2021 – Feb 21, 2022
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.