MERCEDES-BENZ S 450, S560; MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC, S 650 (2018): Electrical system
Recall 18V407000 · Jun 15, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
1,701
vehicles affected
1,701
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V407000
- Date
- Jun 15, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 1,701
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the pre-fuse box in the trunk may not have been secured properly.
What can happen
If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pre-fuse box, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080001.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | S 450 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | S560 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | S 560 4MATIC | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | S 650 | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V407000?
4 models: Mercedes-Benz S 450 (2018), Mercedes-Benz S560 (2018), Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (2018) and 1 more, about 1,701 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V407000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pre-fuse box, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080001.
What can happen?
If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired.
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.