MERCEDES BENZ AMG S63 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V652000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | AMG S63 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-12-02 | 2015-10-14 | 2015-10-14 |
Production Dates: 2013-05-14 - 2015-09-18
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015100003
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3177
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
