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HighNHTSA·18V910000·Announced 2018-12-19

Mercedes-Benz Recalls S-Class Vehicles for Steering Assist Malfunction

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018-2019 S-Class vehicles because the hands-off detection system may fail, keeping steering assist active without driver input.

What this means for you

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 (steering assist malfunction) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2018-2019 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG, and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The recall involves approximately 6,200 vehicles.

The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged even when the driver's hands are not on the steering wheel for a prolonged period. 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.

Dealers will update the software of the steering control unit free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63, S 450, S560
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Steering Control
Hazard
Affected units
6,200

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 (3)

  • AMG S63
  • S 450
  • S560

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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