Mercedes-benz and Mercedes-maybach Recall 24V704000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine, Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm), Software

NHTSA recall 24V704000 · announced September 20, 2024 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · 27,190 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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 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.