MERCEDES-BENZ S550E (2015): Hybrid propulsion system
Recall 15V796000 · Nov 24, 2015 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
52
vehicles affected
52
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V796000
- Date
- Nov 24, 2015
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 52
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Hybrid propulsion system; Electrical system
- Model years
- 2015
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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 the vehicle is being driven.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | S550E | 2015 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V796000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz S550E (2015), about 52 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V796000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
What can happen?
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.
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.