Mercedes-Benz recall: Hybrid propulsion system
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to June 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven.
What could happen
If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz S550E 2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V796000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 24, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jan 27, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 52
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 24, 2015 to Jun 12, 2015
- Part
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2015120002
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 18, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Steering Nov 14, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Oct 13, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.