Recall 24V704000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Report Date
20240920
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2021 MERCEDES BENZ S 580
2021 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580
2022 MERCEDES BENZ S 580
2022 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580
2023 MERCEDES BENZ S 580
2023 MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580

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