MERCEDES BENZ S500 2021: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V807000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ S500 2021
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-10-25 2024-10-28

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2024110002

Component: COMMUNICATION: AUTO CRASH NOTIFICATION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021 Maybach S 580 4MATIC, S 500 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The emergency call system may fail to place an automatic or manual call and may not provide the vehicle location as intended.

Consequence

A disabled emergency call system that prevents a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services or fails to identify the vehicle location, can delay emergency responders and increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will update the communication module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 24, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024110002.

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 nhtsa.gov.