Recall 15V652000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20151014
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.

Safety Consequence

The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the ECO-Start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 MERCEDES BENZ AMG S63
2015 MERCEDES BENZ AMG S63 4MATIC
2016 MERCEDES BENZ AMG S63 4MATIC

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.