The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.
The risk
An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060018.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2018, 2019 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2018, 2019 |
Components: ENGINE
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 S560 | 2018 | 13 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 | 5 | 10 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2018 | 7 | 6 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC | 2019 | 1 | 5 |
Other engine recalls in 2020
17 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the engine; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
| 20V795000 17 Dec 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V788000 17 Dec 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V750000 2 Dec 2020 | Kia Motors America |
| 20V746000 1 Dec 2020 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 20V687000 6 Nov 2020 | Autocar, LLC |
| 20V667000 29 Oct 2020 | Jayco, Inc. |
| 20V597000 29 Sept 2020 | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| 20V466000 7 Aug 2020 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020