The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V704000·Announced 2021-09-10

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2021 S 580 Vehicles for Fuel Pump Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2021 S 580 vehicles because a loose fuel pump nozzle may cause engine stalls, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump failure) that can cause engine stalls, which the source explicitly states increases the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2021 S 580 vehicles due to a defect in the fuel system. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank, including the suction jet pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 26, 2021.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ S 580
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
7

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 (1)

  • S 580

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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