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NHTSA recall 15V652000

Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

October 14, 2015report date
3,177units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light.

Why it matters: The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the eco-start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63, 2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4Matic, 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4Matic.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V652000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.