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Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.

What could happen

The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V652000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 14, 2015
Owners notified
Dec 2, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
3,177
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 14, 2013 to Sep 18, 2015
Part
Electrical system › Software; Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Maker's own recall number
2015100003

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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