The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2021, 2023 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 | 2021 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022, 2023 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):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 S 580 | 2021 | 34 | 16 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 | 2023 | 6 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 25 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 | 2021 | 0 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2022 | 1 | 7 |
| Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC | 2023 | 2 | 7 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2024
27 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the engine and engine cooling; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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