Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Lane departure
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
What could happen
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.
The fix
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 2018
- Mercedes-Benz S 450 2018
- Mercedes-Benz S560 2018
- Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V908000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 13, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,754
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 7, 2018 to May 17, 2018
- Part
- Lane departure › Lane keep › Steering assist; Steering › Electric power assist system
- Maker's own recall number
- 2019040025
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: Seat belts Nov 27, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Jun 15, 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.