NHTSA Campaign 18V908000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Dec 19, 2018 · 5,754 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

Consequence

If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.

Remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 2018 5,754
MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 2018 5,754
MERCEDES-BENZ S560 2018 5,754
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 2018 5,754
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC 2018 5,754

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V908000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.