Recall 19V-821
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2018 to 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560: Engine and engine cooling (engine, gasoline).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 19V-821
- Reported
- November 15, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 6 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
The risk
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
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 S560 2018 to 2019