NHTSA Campaign 23V360000

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC · Reported May 19, 2023 · 7,558 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.

Consequence

Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 2022 7,558
MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 2022 7,558
MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 E 2023 7,558
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 2023 7,558
MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 680 2023 7,558

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V360000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.