NHTSA recall 11V493000
Tires · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong:
Why it matters: If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with…
The fix: Mercedes benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S400
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S600
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz S65
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S63
- 2012 Mercedes-Benz S65
All model years NHTSA lists
2011 Mercedes-Benz S400, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S400, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S600, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S600, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S63, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S65, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S65.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 11V493000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.