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VehicleSep 20, 202427,190 affected

Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

What could happen

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
24V704000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Sep 20, 2024
Owners notified
Nov 15, 2024
Vehicles or items affected
27,190
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
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Part
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
Maker's own recall number
2024100007

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 nhtsa.gov.

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