Mercedes-benz Recall 18V607000: Lane Departure, Sensing System, Camera

NHTSA recall 18V607000 · announced September 11, 2018 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 375 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC and S65 AMG vehicles. The software calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist may be incorrect, and as a result, the system may not intervene in the event of an unintended lane departure while traveling faster than 65 miles an hour.

The risk

If the Active Lane Keeping Assist does not intervene as expected above 65 miles per hour, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the multipurpose camera software, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090008.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Mercedes-benz Amg S63
• 2018 Mercedes-benz Amg S65

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.