An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Air Bags — Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Air Bags — Frontal

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2020 GLS 580 vehicles. The air bag control unit software may be programmed incorrectly, which can cause the driver's air bag to deploy improperly.

Actions

Dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Documents (11)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign Launch Notification Replace Airbag Control Unit MY20 GLS-Class (X167 platform)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign Initial Notification Airbag Control Unit Parameters MY20 GLS-Class (X167 platform)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1

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