The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.
The risk
Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | 2023 |
Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
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 EQS 450 | 2022 | 34 | 13 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 | 2022 | 6 | 12 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 E | 2023 | 0 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 2 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
Other electronic stability control (esc) recalls in 2023
10 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electronic stability control (esc); Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
| 23V807000 1 Dec 2023 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 23V801000 28 Nov 2023 | Ford Motor Company |
| 23V691000 13 Oct 2023 | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| 23V689000 13 Oct 2023 | Volvo Trucks North America |
| 23V461000 30 Jun 2023 | Mobility Ventures LLC |
| 23V453000 28 Jun 2023 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 23V299000 26 Apr 2023 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 23V073000 10 Feb 2023 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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