Recalls: Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class
2016-17 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class: front seatbelt tensioner may not deploy
In October 2017, a recall was issued for Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 30 September 2016 to 30 January 2017. In these vehicles, the propellant mixing ratio for passenger seatbelt tensioner squibs may not satisfy design specifications. As a result, the tensioner may not deploy in the event of a collision and this would increase the risk of injury to the passenger. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16342.
2016 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class: driver’s seatbelt tensioner may not deploy
In October 2017, a recall was issued for Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 31 July 2016 to 30 November 2016. In these vehicles, the propellant mixing ratio for the front right (driver) seatbelt tensioner squibs may not meet specifications. As a result, the driver’s seatbelt tensioner may not deploy in the event of a collision and this could increase the risk of injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16366.
2019 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class: radar sensor control unit failure
In August 2019, recall campaign RC2707 was issued for Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 March 2019 to 30 July 2019. Due to an error in the active brake assist software, one of the radar sensor control units may fail. If the radar sensor control unit failed, the ‘Active Brake Assist’ function may not activate and this increased the risk of a collision and injury to both vehicle occupants and other road users. To fix, the software for the radar sensor control unit was to be updated. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17768.
2018-19 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class: oil lines could leak
In March 2020, recall campaign RC2764 was issued for Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 August 2018 to 30 April 2019. In these vehicles, materials used in the oil lines may not meet the correct specifications – this could result in oil leakages while the vehicle was in operation. If a leak occurred, oil could come into contact with hot components of the vehicle and cause a fire – this posed a risk of serious injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18261.
2018-20 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class: eCall system may not contact emergency services
In December 2021, recall campaign RC2932-RC2933 was issued for 2018-20 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class vehicles. Due to a software issue, the automatic network search of the emergency call system (eCall) communication module may be deactivated. If this occurred, the automatic and manual emergency call function may not be available outside of the network coverage of certain providers. If the eCall system was deactivated, it would not be possible for vehicle occupants to contact emergency services in the event of an emergency (either manually or automatically). As a consequence, emergency vehicles may not be directed to the affected vehicle or may be delayed and this could increase the risk of death if a serious injury had occurred. For this recall, no action was required by consumers since the software would be updated ‘over the air’ (i.e. without requiring a workshop visit). For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-004979.
2018-20 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class: emergency call may not contact emergency services
In April 2022, recall campaign RC2957 was issued for 2018-20 Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class vehicles. Due to a software issue, the automatic network search of the emergency call system (‘eCall’) communication module may be deactivated. If the eCall system was deactivated, it would not be possible for the vehicle occupants to connect with emergency services, either manually or automatically, in the event of an emergency. As a result, emergency vehicles may not be directed to the affected vehicle or may be delayed; this could increase the risk or severity of injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005401.
Problems and faults: Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class
Overview
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Problems and faults: Mercedes-Maybach X222 S-Class
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