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Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall
Published: September 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V704000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.
Affected Products
ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | ECU Software May Cause Engine Stall |
| Nhtsa id | 24V704000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V704000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall. |
| Completion rate | 86.88 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007. |
| Consequence summary | An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024100007 |
| Potentially affected | 27190 |
| Report received date | 2024-09-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmMercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING