MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63, AMG S63 4MATIC (2014-2016): Electrical system
Recall 15V652000 · Oct 14, 2015 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
3,177
vehicles affected
3,177
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V652000
- Date
- Oct 14, 2015
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 3,177
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Fuel system, gasoline > Delivery
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 S63 AMG sedans and 2015-2016 S63 AMG 4Matic sedans and coupes manufactured May 14, 2013, to September 18, 2015. 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg S63 | 2014 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg S63 4MATIC | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V652000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 (2014), Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4MATIC (2015-2016), about 3,177 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V652000?
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON DECEMBER 2, 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-Benz's number for this recall is 2015100003.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.