Mercedes-Benz Recalls S560 Vehicles Due to Engine Oil Plug Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles because engine oil plugs may fail under high load, causing oil leaks or engine stalls that increase crash risk.
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 (engine stall/oil leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The recall involves 9,791 vehicles.
The defect involves two engine oil plugs that may not withstand high engine loads while driving. This can result in an engine oil leak. An oil leak can spill onto the road, creating slippery conditions, or cause the engine to run out of oil and stall while driving. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA 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, S560
- Brand
- MERCEDES-MAYBACH
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Engine Component
- Affected units
- 9,791
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 (2)
- S 560 4MATIC
- S560
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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