MERCEDES BENZ AMG S63 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.