The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V554000·Announced 2023-08-04

Mercedes-Maybach S 580 and S 680 Recalled for Trunk Wiring Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 Maybach S 580 and S 680 vehicles because a loose 12-volt ground connection in the trunk may impair stability control or cause overheating.

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 (wiring) that can result in fire or impaired stability control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 and S 680 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the 12-volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly.

This defect can impair the electronic stability program (ESP), which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, the ground connection may overheat, which increases the risk of a fire.

Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-volt ground connection free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 22, 2023. 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 S 580 4MATIC, S 680 4MATIC, S 680
Brand
MERCEDES-MAYBACH
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Luxury Sedan
Hazard
Affected units
73

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)

  • S 580 4MATIC
  • S 680 4MATIC
  • S 680

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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