MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63, S 450, S560 (2018-2019): Lane departure
Recall 18V910000 · Dec 19, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
6,200
vehicles affected
6,200
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V910000
- Date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 6,200
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Lane departure > Lane keep > Steering assist; Lane departure > Lane keep > Automatic steering; Steering > Electric power assist system
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg S63 | 2018-2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S 450 | 2018-2019 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S560 | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V910000?
3 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 (2018-2019), Mercedes-Benz S 450 (2018-2019), Mercedes-Benz S560 (2018-2019), about 6,200 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V910000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.