Check Thread Tow Points – 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS-Class

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Recall Campaign Initial Notification

DATE: July 8, 2022

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis IMPORTANT NEW RECALL CAMPAIGN Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above. Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. Sincerely, Gregory Gunther Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Threads at Front/Rear Tow Points MY22 EQS-Class (297 platform) DATE: July 8, 2022 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Company One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis Recall Campaign Launch Notification July 8, 2022 Campaign No. : NHTSA ID Campaign Desc. : Check Thread Tow Points TBA 22V467 22P2197532 and 22P2197534 This is to notify you of a new Recall Campaign regarding the threaded tow points on 2,528 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “PENDING” on July 08, 2022. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the threaded towing point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications. In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, which could increase the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the thread of the tow points on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Parts Remedy is not available at this time. Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) 2022 Vehicle Model EQS-Class Vehicle Populations Total Recall Population 2,526 Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory 87 Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY22 EQS-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s). Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent new MY22 EQS-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Next Steps/Notes Customer Notification Timeline Customer letters will be mailed after the remedy becomes available. AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES.

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Recall Campaign Launch Notification

DATE: August 19, 2022

2022070019

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Com pany One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above. Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. Sincerely, Gregory Gunther Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Inspect Thread Tow Points MY22 EQS-Class (297 platform) DATE: August 19, 2022 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Com pany One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis Recall Campaign Launch Notification August 19, 2022 Campaign No. : NHTSA ID Campaign Desc. : Inspect Thread Tow Points 2022070019 2022070020 22V467 22P3190301 and 22P3190302 This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign launch to inspect the threaded tow points on 2,526 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on August 19, 2022. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the threaded towing point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications. In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, which could increase the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the thread of the tow points on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Parts The remedy is available and can be performed. Note a 20% replacement rate is expected. Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) 2022 Vehicle Model EQS-Class Vehicle Populations Total Recall Population 2,526 Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory 71 Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY22 EQS-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s). Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent MY22 EQS-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Next Steps/Notes Customer Notification Timeline Customer letters will be mailed on approximately August 24, 2022. AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. Campaign No. 2022070019, August 2022 TO: SUBJECT: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS Model EQS-Class (297 platform) Model Year 2022 Inspect Thread Tow Points Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the threaded towing point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications. In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, which could increase the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the thread of the tow points on theaffected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Prior to performing this Campaign: VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required ona specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly. Please review the entire Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described. Approximately 574 vehicles are affected. Order No. P-RC-2022070019 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Record 2 P-RC-2022070019 Clean thread for towing eye in front crossmember Work Procedure Order a new towing eye for the cleaning operation (see primary parts info). The towing eye included in the vehicle tool kit is only intended for checking the function. 1.Clean the thread of the towing eye in the crossmember (A) with the ordered towing eye. To do this, screw the new towing eye in and out completely at least 5 times. As a result, the inside thread will be free of debris. Figure 1 2.Screw the towing eye from the vehicle tool kit in and out completely 9 turns. It must be possible to screw the towing eye in without resistance. If the towing eye cannot be screwed in without resistance then create a PTSS case. Primary Parts Information Qty. Part Name Part Number 1 Towing eye A 167 315 00 00 *The towing eye can be used for max. 5 vehicles, then dispose it!Note: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair: Warranty Information Damage Code Operation Number Description Labor Time (hrs.) 31 903 01 02-0111Clean thread for towing eye in front crossmember 0.3 *Invoice operation item only once for each workshop order.Note: Always check ASRA for the current OP-Code times. Labor times are subject to change and updates may not bereflected in this document.

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Recall Campaign Launch Notification

DATE: August 19, 2022

2022070020

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Com pany One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis IMPORTANT RECALL CAMPAIGN UPDATE Please see the attached documents related to the campaign listed above. Please note that all customer inquiries should be directed to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. Sincerely, Gregory Gunther Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance & Analysis TO: Mercedes-Benz Dealer Principals, General Managers, Sales Managers, Service Managers, Parts Managers FROM: Gregory Gunther, Department Manager, Vehicle Compliance and Analysis, Engineering Services RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Inspect Thread Tow Points MY22 EQS-Class (297 platform) DATE: August 19, 2022 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC A Mercedes-Benz Group AG Com pany One Mercedes-Benz Drive Sandy Springs, GA 30328 770.705.0600 News Channel Update | Vehicle Compliance & Analysis Recall Campaign Launch Notification August 19, 2022 Campaign No. : NHTSA ID Campaign Desc. : Inspect Thread Tow Points 2022070019 2022070020 22V467 22P3190301 and 22P3190302 This is to notify you of a Recall Campaign launch to inspect the threaded tow points on 2,526 Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles. The recall campaign will be visible on the www.safercar.gov website and may generate questions from customers. Affected VINs will be flagged in VMI as “OPEN” on August 19, 2022. Background Issue Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the threaded towing point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications. In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, which could increase the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. What We’re Doing MBUSA will conduct a voluntary recall. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the thread of the tow points on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Parts The remedy is available and can be performed. Note a 20% replacement rate is expected. Vehicles Affected Vehicle Model Year(s) 2022 Vehicle Model EQS-Class Vehicle Populations Total Recall Population 2,526 Total Vehicles in Dealer Inventory 71 Given this notice, it is a violation of Federal law for a dealer to sell or lease any new MY22 EQS-Class vehicles in dealer inventory covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Once the remedy is available, the vehicles will be flagged as “OPEN” and Work Instructions will be available in Star TekInfo. Once the repair is complete, the vehicle may be sold or leased. Loaner and demonstrator vehicles may continue to be driven, but must not be retailed until repaired. As a matter of normal service process, please check for other repair measures which might be applicable to the vehicle(s). Additionally, given this notice, it is a violation of Federal Law for car rental companies to rent MY22 EQS-Class vehicles covered by this notification until the vehicle has been repaired. Next Steps/Notes Customer Notification Timeline Customer letters will be mailed on approximately August 24, 2022. AOMS/SOMS AOMs – This recall may generate questions from your dealers. Please forward this notice to your dealers ASAP. Rental Fleet Partners This recall may affect vehicles in your fleet. Please contact your respective MBUSA fleet representative for further information and next steps. For repairs, please contact your preferred MBUSA dealer. While we regret any inconvenience this may cause, MBUSA is determined to maintain a high level of vehicle quality and customer satisfaction. Please refer all customer inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-FOR-MERCEDES. Campaign No. 2022070020, August 2022 TO: SUBJECT: ALL MERCEDES-BENZ CENTERS Model EQS-Class (297 platform) Model Year 2022 Inspect Thread Tow Points Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the threaded towing point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications. In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, which could increase the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the thread of the tow points on theaffected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Prior to performing this Campaign: VMI must always be checked before performing campaigns to verify that the campaign is required ona specific vehicle. Always check for any other open campaigns, and perform accordingly. Please review the entire Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described. Approximately 1,952 vehicles are affected. Order No. P-RC-2022070020 This bulletin has been created and maintained in accordance with MBUSA-SLP S423QH001, Document and Data Control, and MBUSA-SLP S424HH001, Control of Quality Record 2 P-RC-2022070020 Check thread of towing eye in front and rear crossmember, replace if necessary Check/test procedure Use the towing eye stored in the vehicle tool kit for the test procedure. 1.Screw towing eye (A) into front crossmember (B) by hand. It must be possible to rotate the towing eye up to the endstop completely by hand.Rotate the towing eye at least 9 revolutions in the crossmember (B). Figure 1 2.Screw towing eye (A) into rear crossmember (B) by hand. It must be possible to rotate the towing eye up to the endstop completely by hand. Rotate the towing eye at least 9 revolutions in the crossmember (B). For vehicles with code 550 (trailer hitch) this process is not required. Figure 2 a.If the towing eye can be screwed in 9 revolutions by hand up to end stop.End measureb.If the towing eye cannot be screwed in with 9 revolutions up to the end stop by hand: Carry out scope ofwork procedure A or B 3 P-RC-2022070020 Work procedure A If the thread in front crossmember is damaged. Perform sensor and camera calibration as needed according to vehicle specific WIS requirements. 1.Replace crossmember under front bumper For basic data, see AR88.30-P-1064EQS Work procedure B If the thread in rear crossmember is damaged. 1.Replace crossmember under rear bumper Basic data for rear bumper AR88.20-P-2250EQS. Rear crossmember nut on rear-end floor 55 Nm. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Parts Information Qty. Part Name Part Number As required (1) Front crossmember A 297 620 25 00 As required (1) Rear crossmember A 297 610 60 00 Small parts such as screws, lock nuts, sealing rings, cable ties, fluids, sealant, etc. are not listed in the parts list. The required small parts are taken into account in the budgeting. __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Note: The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair: Warranty Information Damage Code Operation Number Description Labor Time (hrs.) 31 903 02 02-0117Check thread of towing eye in front and rear crossmember 0.2 02-0143Replace the addition to the front cross member, carry out the calibration drive ZM 02-0118Replace front crossmember (after check) 3.6 02-0119Replace rear crossmember (after check) 1.5 Note: Always check ASRA for the current OP-Code times. Labor times are subject to change and updates may not be reflected in this document.

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l his notice applies to your velhicle, VIN: Inspect Tow Point l hreads MBUSA ID: 2022070019 2022070020, IN~TSA Recall IID: 22V467 2022070019 2022070020 • Remedy parts are now available for your vehicle. • Schedule an appointment with your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership as soon as possible. • This repair will be provided FREE of charge. August, 2022 Dear Mercedes-Benz Owner: This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain model year (“MY”) 2022 EQS-Class vehicles. Our records indicate that your vehicle is included in the affected population. ‘§P What is the issue? The front and/or rear bumper tow ring assembly might not have suffic ient thread depth. As a result, the tow ring may loosen and detach when installed, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury during vehicle loading and transport. What wm your Mercedes-Benz Dealership do? An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will inspect the thread of the tow ring assembly threads on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. This vehicle repair wm be provided at no cost to you. While the minimum repair time can be less than 6 hours, your dealership can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit. As a matter of normal service process, an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will also check for other repair measures which might be applicable to your vehicle, and this may increase the required working time. You will not be charged for other service or repairs unless so requested. Steps to take. • Find your nearest authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership at mbusa.com/ recalls to schedule your recall repair. • Please mention you are scheduling an appointment for Mercedes-Benz Recall Campaign 2022070019 or 2022070020. • You may be asked for your VIN, which for your convenience is located at the top of this letter. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and look forward to taking care of this important safety recall campaign. Sincerely, Mercedes-Benz USA What if I no longer own or drive the vehicle? In the event you no longer own or drive this vehicle, please visit mbusa.com/recalls to update your information by submitting your VIN using our VIN recall lookup tool and filling out the “No longer Own” section on the website. If possible, please provide any contact information of the current owner/ driver so we may contact them. Additional Information for Owners: A VIN-based recall lookup tool is available at mbusa.com/recalls, which can be used to check whether a vehicle has been subject to a safety recall, or had the remedy performed. Should you have any questions or encounter any difficulty regarding this Recall Campaign, please contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership. Should an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership be unable to address your concerns please contact us at 1-(800) FORMERCEDES (1-S0Q-367-6372). We are always happy to hear from you. If this is a leased vehicle and the lessor and registered owner receive this notice, please forward this information by first class mail to the lessee within 10 business days to comply with Federal Regulations. If an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for any reason is unable to remedy the situation without charge, or within a reasonable amount of time, Pursuant to law 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to https:/ /www.safercar.gov.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Submission Date : AUG 09, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-467 Manufacturer Recall No. : 2020070019/20 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Address : 13470 International Parkway Jacksonville FL 32218 Company phone : 1-877-496-3691 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,526 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 EQS450 1925 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS53 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 AMG EQS53 14 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS580 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 EQS580 587 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacture of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the towing eye thread point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye in the bumper might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, increasing the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. Description of the Cause : Due to a deviation in the production process at a supplier or in the vehicle logistics process, the thread for the tow point might not meet current production specifications. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front crossmember Component Description : Front crossmember Component Part Number : A2976106000 Component Name 2 : A2976202500 Component Description : Rear crossmember Component Part Number : Rear crossmember Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Mubea Tailor Rolled Blanks GmbH Address : P.O. Box 472 Foreign States 57428 Country : Germany Chronology : In December 2021, MBAG launched initial investigations based on an internal finding regarding the tow point. This finding indicated the usage of an incorrect tow eye in the logistics process of vehicles. Usage of the correct version was immediately ensured at every point of the logistics process. In January 2022, further analyses were performed to identify potentially affected vehicles and a plant action was initiated to check and rework all vehicles still within the possession of MBAG. In parallel, possibly affected parts were requested to determine the possible consequences on the vehicles in the field. In the course of these analyses, a further deviation affecting the tow point was detected. Analyses indicated that this additional deviation might have been caused by the coating process of the tow point at the supplier. In the end of February 2022, an additional cleaning of the tow point was implemented at the supplier. Detailed analyses of the possible consequences of the two deviations were analyzed in combination with each other and found the consequences to be identical in the end. MBAG can confirm there are no warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as deaths or injuries) related to this defect. On June 24, 2022, MBAG determined that a potential safety risk cannot be ruled out and decided to conduct a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the thread of the tow points on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 577.11(e), MBUSA does not plan to provide notice about pre-notice reimbursement to owners since none of the involved vehicles would have been previously subject to the condition described and all remain covered under the new vehicle warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Crossmember tow threads according to current production specifications. Remedy Parts: A2976106000 and A2976202500 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A change in the production procedure of our supplier ensures that this issue can no longer occur from March 02, 2022 onwards. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will be notified of the pending voluntary recall campaign on July 08, 2022. Owners will be notified of the voluntary recall campaign before August 30, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 08, 2022 – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 30, 2022 – NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Submission Date : JUL 01, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-467 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Address : 13470 International Parkway Jacksonville FL 32218 Company phone : 1-877-496-3691 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,526 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS580 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 EQS580 587 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 EQS450 1925 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS53 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 AMG EQS53 14 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacture of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the towing eye thread point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye in the bumper might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, increasing the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. Description of the Cause : Due to a deviation in the production process at a supplier or in the vehicle logistics process, the thread for the tow point might not meet current production specifications. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front crossmember Component Description : Front crossmember Component Part Number : A2976106000 Component Name 2 : A2976202500 Component Description : Rear crossmember Component Part Number : Rear crossmember Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Mubea Tailor Rolled Blanks GmbH Address : P.O. Box 472 Foreign States 57428 Country : Germany Chronology : In December 2021, MBAG launched initial investigations based on an internal finding regarding the tow point. This finding indicated the usage of an incorrect tow eye in the logistics process of vehicles. Usage of the correct version was immediately ensured at every point of the logistics process. In January 2022, further analyses were performed to identify potentially affected vehicles and a plant action was initiated to check and rework all vehicles still within the possession of MBAG. In parallel, possibly affected parts were requested to determine the possible consequences on the vehicles in the field. In the course of these analyses, a further deviation affecting the tow point was detected. Analyses indicated that this additional deviation might have been caused by the coating process of the tow point at the supplier. In the end of February 2022, an additional cleaning of the tow point was implemented at the supplier. Detailed analyses of the possible consequences of the two deviations were analyzed in combination with each other and found the consequences to be identical in the end. MBAG can confirm there are no warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as deaths or injuries) related to this defect. On June 24, 2022, MBAG determined that a potential safety risk cannot be ruled out and decided to conduct a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the thread of the tow points on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 577.11(e), MBUSA does not plan to provide notice about pre-notice reimbursement to owners since none of the involved vehicles would have been previously subject to the condition described and all remain covered under the new vehicle warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Crossmember tow threads according to current production specifications. Remedy Parts: A2976106000 and A2976202500 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A change in the production procedure of our supplier ensures that this issue can no longer occur from March 02, 2022 onwards. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will be notified of the pending voluntary recall campaign on July 08, 2022. Owners will be notified of the voluntary recall campaign before August 30, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 08, 2022 – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 30, 2022 – NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Submission Date : AUG 25, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-467 Manufacturer Recall No. : 2020070019/20 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Address : 13470 International Parkway Jacksonville FL 32218 Company phone : 1-877-496-3691 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,526 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS450 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 EQS450 1925 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS580 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 EQS580 587 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 3 : 2022-2022 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS53 Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : SUV Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Mercedes-Benz MY2022 AMG EQS53 14 vehicles. The recall population was determined through production records. Vehicles outside of the recall population have tow points according to current production specifications. Production Dates : FEB 24, 2021 – FEB 21, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Mercedes-Benz AG (“MBAG”), the manufacture of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, has determined that on certain Model Year (“MY”) 2020 EQS-Class (297 platform) vehicles, the towing eye thread point in the front and/or rear bumper might not meet current production specifications FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : In this case, the required thread depth for the tow eye in the bumper might not be sufficient. As a result, it cannot be ruled out that the connection to the tow eye may loosen when installed, increasing the risk of an accident or injury during vehicle loading and transport. Description of the Cause : Due to a deviation in the production process at a supplier or in the vehicle logistics process, the thread for the tow point might not meet current production specifications. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver will not receive a warning due to the nature of the failure mechanism. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Front crossmember Component Description : Front crossmember Component Part Number : A2976106000 Component Name 2 : A2976202500 Component Description : Rear crossmember Component Part Number : Rear crossmember Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Mubea Tailor Rolled Blanks GmbH Address : P.O. Box 472 Foreign States 57428 Country : Germany Chronology : In December 2021, MBAG launched initial investigations based on an internal finding regarding the tow point. This finding indicated the usage of an incorrect tow eye in the logistics process of vehicles. Usage of the correct version was immediately ensured at every point of the logistics process. In January 2022, further analyses were performed to identify potentially affected vehicles and a plant action was initiated to check and rework all vehicles still within the possession of MBAG. In parallel, possibly affected parts were requested to determine the possible consequences on the vehicles in the field. In the course of these analyses, a further deviation affecting the tow point was detected. Analyses indicated that this additional deviation might have been caused by the coating process of the tow point at the supplier. In the end of February 2022, an additional cleaning of the tow point was implemented at the supplier. Detailed analyses of the possible consequences of the two deviations were analyzed in combination with each other and found the consequences to be identical in the end. MBAG can confirm there are no warranty claims, field or service reports, and other information (such as deaths or injuries) related to this defect. On June 24, 2022, MBAG determined that a potential safety risk cannot be ruled out and decided to conduct a recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : An authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will check the thread of the tow points on the affected vehicles and replace, if necessary. Pursuant to 49 C.F.R. § 577.11(e), MBUSA does not plan to provide notice about pre-notice reimbursement to owners since none of the involved vehicles would have been previously subject to the condition described and all remain covered under the new vehicle warranty. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Crossmember tow threads according to current production specifications. Remedy Parts: A2976106000 and A2976202500 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : A change in the production procedure of our supplier ensures that this issue can no longer occur from March 02, 2022 onwards. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-467 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealers will be notified of the pending voluntary recall campaign on July 08, 2022. Owners will be notified of the voluntary recall campaign on August 24, 2022. Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 08, 2022 – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 24, 2022 – NR * NR – Not Reported

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