MERCEDES BENZ S550 HYBRID 2015: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V796000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | S550 HYBRID | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-01-27 | 2015-11-24 | 2015-11-24 |
Production Dates: 2015-04-24 - 2015-06-12
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015120002
Component: HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to June 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven.
If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
