Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 S-Class Vehicles for Steering Assist Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 S-Class and AMG S63 vehicles because an incorrect steering boot installation may keep the Active Steering Assist system engaged while the driver's hands are off the wheel.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2018 model year AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, sedan, and Cabriolet; S450 4MATIC sedan; S560 4MATIC coupe and sedan; and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. The recall involves a total of 5,754 vehicles.
The defect is caused by an incorrect steering boot installation. This issue may cause the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged even if the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel for a prolonged period. If the system remains active while the driver is not holding the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-MAYBACH, MERCEDES-BENZ S 560 4MATIC, AMG S63, S 450, S560
- Brand
- MERCEDES-MAYBACH
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Steering System
- Affected units
- 5,754
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- S 560 4MATIC
- AMG S63
- S 450
- S560
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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