Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the pre-fuse box in the trunk may not have been secured properly.
What could happen
If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pre-fuse box, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080001.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018
- Mercedes-Benz S560 2018
- Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic 2018
- Mercedes-Maybach S 650 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V407000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,701
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 5, 2017 to Dec 14, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018080001
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: Power train Apr 3, 2026
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Engine Mar 20, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Lane departure Dec 19, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Seat belts Nov 27, 2018
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.