Mercedes-benz Recall 21V843000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm), Software
NHTSA recall 21V843000 · announced October 29, 2021 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · 8,669 units affected
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 and Maybach S580 vehicles. An engine control unit software error may cause a sudden engine stall, without the ability to restart the vehicle.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.