The internal tie rods used for the front axle steering may not have been intended for the type of vehicle, and thus, could be too short.
In such a case, the rods could be bent or pulled out in the event of an additional, sudden force. This would impair the steerability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 22 July and 21 December 2020.
Mercedes recall code: 4691005
Affected models: S-Class, BR 223
Vehicle numbers: 1 575
Source: Rapex Alert 6/2021 A12/00152/21