The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maybach S580 and Maybach S680 vehicles. The 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.
The risk
Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080008.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | 2023 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2022 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
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-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 2 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 680 4MATIC | 2022 | 1 | 4 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2023
178 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the electrical system; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 23V879000 21 Dec 2023 | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| 23V873000 21 Dec 2023 | REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. |
| 23V867000 20 Dec 2023 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 23V864000 20 Dec 2023 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023