Mercedes-Benz USA – Improperly Installed Pillar Covers

Mercedes-Benz USA. (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.


Report Received Date 08/09/2019
NHTSA ID 19V584000
Consequence Summary 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.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 2019080006
Potentially Affected 1
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V584000)

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