2016 MERCEDES S63 AMG 4MATIC RECALL - #15V652000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : SOFTWARE
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 MERCEDES S63 AMG 4MATIC |
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| Manufacturer |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Manufactured between |
5/14/2013 - 9/18/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/14/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/2/2015 |
| # Affected |
3,177 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 MERCEDES S63 AMG 4MATIC Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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