Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V908000

Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-12-19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V908000

Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist

Component
Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
5,754
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-19
Owners notified
2019-05-13

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

Safety risk

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG S632018
Mercedes-Benz S 4502018
Mercedes-Benz S5602018
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.