NHTSA Recall 21V843000
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2021-10-29. An estimated 8,669 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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 1-800-367-6372.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2022010002
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.nhtsa.gov.