MERCEDES BENZ S63 AMG 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : S63 AMG | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-05-14 - 2015-09-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V652000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-02 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-10-14 | Date Added to Database: 2015-10-14 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2015100003 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3177 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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