Update Software of Engine Control Unit – 2021-2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class & Maybach S-Class

2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

October 29, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V843000 ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V843 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 9,120   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engineRead more

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Update Passenger Seat Occupant Recognition System

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

October 11, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V789000 Deactivated Front Passenger Air Bag A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V789 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC Components AIR BAGS Potential Number of Units Affected 1,311   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S500, S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. The … Read more

20P2197238 – Engine Oil Plugs – 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 & Maybach S560

2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

March 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V173000 Engine Oil Plugs May Leak 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.   … Read more

Active Brake Assist May Not Engage – 2019 Mercedes-Benz

2017 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

July 19, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V540000 Active Brake Assist May Not Engage An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V540 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE Potential Number of Units Affected 1,957   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is … Read more

Active Steering Assist Hands-off Detection – 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Mercedes-Maybach S560

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V910 Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Components LANE DEPARTURE, STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 6,200   Active Driving System may not Detect Hands Off 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.   Summary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling … Read more