NHTSA Recall 15V652000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V652000; Date: Oct. 14, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Mercedes Benz S63 Amg; 2015 Mercedes Benz S63 Amg 4matic; 2016 Mercedes Benz S63 Amg 4matic
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 3,177
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 2, 2015
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