Recall 15V-652
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 and 1 other model: Electrical system (software); Fuel system, gasoline (delivery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-652
- Reported
- October 14, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 3,177 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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-[removed]. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 2014
- Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC 2015 to 2016