The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
The risk
If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
The remedy
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2018 |
Components: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2018 | 2 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 | 7 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2018 | 13 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2018 | 7 | 6 |
Other lane departure recalls in 2018
4 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the lane departure; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
| 18V910000 19 Dec 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V607000 11 Sept 2018 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 18V374000 6 Jun 2018 | BMW of North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018