NHTSA Recall 15V796000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V796000; Date: Nov. 24, 2015
If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Mercedes-benz S550 Hybrid
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 52
Recall Summary:
Mercedes-benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 s550 hybrid vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to June 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven.
How to Fix:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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: Jan 27, 2016
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