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Mercedes-Benz absorbers in the roof frame may not be secured properly and can detach during window air bag deployment.

NHTSA campaign 23V-555 · Reported August 4, 2023 · 10 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz 500
VEHICLES AFFECTED
10
REMEDY
Dealers will replace the absorbers, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the structure frame and members. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The absorbers in the roof frame may not be secured properly and can detach during window air bag deployment.

WHY IT MATTERS

In the event of a crash with window air bag deployment, detached absorbers can strike vehicle occupants and increase their risk of injury.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will replace the absorbers, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 23V-555.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2023Mercedes-Benz 500

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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