MERCEDES BENZ S580 2021: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V704000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ S580 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-11-15 2024-09-20 2024-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2024090015/100007

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27190

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit "ECU" software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024090015/100007.

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.