NHTSA Campaign 15V652000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 14, 2015 · 3,177 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG S63 | 2014 | 3,177 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG S63 4MATIC | 2015 | 3,177 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG S63 4MATIC | 2016 | 3,177 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V652000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.