NHTSA recall 15V796000
Electrical System, Hybrid Propulsion System · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Details
What's wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to June 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while…
Why it matters: If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Mercedes-Benz S550E.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V796000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.