NHTSA recall 15V647000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Mercedes-Benz S550E
Reported Oct 13, 20154 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2015100004Built May 13, 2013 – Apr 22, 2015
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013 to April 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, after driving in electric mode, the fuel pump output may be insufficient to restart the gasoline engine and the vehicle will stall.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel system control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.