Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 21V843000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2021-10-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V843000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
8,669
Reported to NHTSA
2021-10-29
Owners notified
2022-01-28

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.

Safety risk

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz S 5802021

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.