Mercedes-Benz Worldwide

Menu
  • News
  • A-Class
  • B-Class
  • C-Class
  • E-Class
  • S-Class
  • G-Class
  • V-Class
  • X-Class
  • T-Class
  • CLA
  • CLE
  • CLS
  • CLK
  • GLA
  • GLB
  • GLC
  • GLE
  • GLS
  • SL
  • SLC
  • Citan
  • Sprinter
  • AMG GT
  • Maybach
  • EQ
  • Unimog
  • Trucks
  • F1
  • Concept Car

W223 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic Recalled Over Unsecured Airbag Control Unit

Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-AMG 12/03/2022 No Comments
Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-AMG
Click to rate this post
[Total: 1 Average: 5]

Back in February 2021, Mercedes-Benz AG started investigating the fastening parameters of the airbag control unit. “This review indicated parameters not according to specifications were used,” which is exactly what one would expect of the automaker that promises excellence but offers third-rate quality control. Merc immediately rectified those parameters, then analyzed the documentation for the fastening nuts in slightly greater detail.
 

In parallel, a plant action was implemented to rework potentially affected vehicles. The company had also started monitoring vehicles in the field to detect any irregularities potentially related to the unsecured airbag control unit. No cases were detected worldwide. Come February 2022, which is a whole year since the German automaker became aware of the issue, Mercedes-Benz AG finally relented because there is a potential safety risk.
 
Based on production records, only the S 580 4Matic is affected. More precisely, 14 units produced between December 2nd, 2020 and February 19th, 2021. To be notified on May 3rd, owners of the full-size luxobarge will be instructed to bring their cars in to retorque the nuts in question. I’m also curious why they chose May rather than April, but hey, owning an expensive car doesn’t necessarily translate to stellar after-sales services.
 
The seventh-generation Sonderklasse in S 580 4Matic flavor is currently available from $117k before destination charge for the base trim level. The sporty-looking AMG Line and more luxurious Executive Line retail at $122k and $129k. As opposed to the straight-six S 500 4Matic, the numerically higher model is rocking a V8 with 496 horsepower and 516 pound-feet (700 Nm) of torque delivered from 2,000 through 4,000 rpm.

Share this ↓

Related posts :

  1. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC The Best And Worst Of Cars
  2. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic First Review
  3. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Video Review
  4. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Lowered On D100 Wheels In Full Brushed
  5. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Two Tone Lowered On Forgiato Wheels
  6. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Lowered On 22” AGL73’s Finished In A Brushed Aluminum
  7. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Mansory Finished In White Glossy
  8. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Satin On Matching Forgiatos Wheels
  9. Mercedes-Benz S 580 VS EQS 580 Comparison
  10. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 L 4Matic Launched In Australia
  11. INKAS Armored Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223
  12. Mercedes EQS VS Mercedes S 500 Drag Race
  13. The Weirdest Mercedes-Benz S-Class You’ll Ever See
  14. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Men In Black Interior Matches Exterior
  15. 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 e L On Sale In The UK Now Priced £104,490
  16. Mercedes-Benz allegedly puts two-door S-Class, CLS on the chopping block
  17. New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Front Design Revealed In Official Teaser
  18. Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2021 Further Specs Confirmed
  19. All New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Launch With Iconic Looks, Modern Tech And More Power
  20. 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Speed Testing At The Nürburgring
Prev Article
Next Article

Leave a Reply

Cancel reply

Google Translate

Recent Posts

  • 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid US Version Specs & Pictures
  • Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric Pre-Production Review
  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 You Actually Want Is A Massive Performance Bargain
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 E Restomod We’ve Been Waiting For Is Almost Here
  • Mercedes-Benz SL R107 Pogea Racing With AMG V8 Engine
  • Mercedes-AMG One Was Completely Destroyed In A Fire
  • 2026 Mercedes CLA Production Begins At Rastatt Plant
  • Mercedes-Benz Truck Drives In Reverse For Over 6 Hours & 77 Miles
  • 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Arrives With Classic-Modern Styling
  • Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Night Edition Full Build For NFL Professional Athlete
  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series At 7-Eleven
  • Mercedes-Benz S 600 V12-Powered Paid Half A Corolla
  • Mercedes G-Class Dashboard & Touchscreen Review
  • 2026 Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet The Good & The Bad
  • Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG 7-Seat 550-HP V8 SUV
  • Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 Arctic Silver Edition Heading To US Dealers
  • Mercedes-Benz G 580 With EQ Technology Isn’t Selling Well
  • 2026 Mercedes-AMG GT Sedan In A Timely Fashion Ahead Of Real-World Premiere
  • Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Is Back With Modern Bones & An Iconic Name
  • Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Rudolph The Red-Nosed For Sale

Categories

  • A-Class
  • AMG GT
  • B-Class
  • C-Class
  • Citan
  • CLA
  • CLE
  • CLK
  • CLS
  • Concept Car
  • E-Class
  • EQ
  • F1
  • G-Class
  • GLA
  • GLB
  • GLC
  • GLE
  • GLS
  • Maybach
  • News
  • S-Class
  • SL
  • SLC
  • Sprinter
  • T-Class
  • Trucks
  • Unimog
  • V-Class
  • X-Class

Mercedes-Benz Worldwide

Copyright © 2025 Mercedes-Benz Worldwide