2021–2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580, Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC, Mercedes-maybach S 580 +more: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 24V704000 · 27K units potentially affected · filed Sep 20, 2024
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V704000
- Manufacturer no.
- 2024100007
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 27,190
- Report received
- Sep 20, 2024
- Owner letters
- Nov 15, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 2021, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC 2022
- Mercedes-maybach S 580 2021
- Mercedes-maybach S 580 4MATIC 2022, 2023