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NHTSA recall 18V910000

Lane departure › Lane keep › Automatic steering

Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 and 2 more

Reported Dec 19, 20186,200 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2019040024Built Feb 7, 2017 – Aug 3, 2018

The defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.

The risk

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.

The remedy

Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040024.

Lane departure › Lane keep › Automatic steeringLane departure › Lane keep › Steering assistSteering › Electric power assist system

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz AMG S63
20182019
Mercedes-Benz S 450
20182019
Mercedes-Benz S560
20182019

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 www.safercar.gov.