Recall 21V-843
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalled the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580: Engine and engine cooling (engine, engine control module (ecu/ecm), software).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-843
- Reported
- October 29, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 8,669 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-[removed].
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 S 580 2021