MERCEDES-BENZ S560; MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 560 4MATIC (2018-2019): Engine
Recall 20V173000 · Mar 20, 2020 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
9,791
vehicles affected
9,791
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V173000
- Date
- Mar 20, 2020
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 9,791
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine
- Model years
- 2018-2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560 and Maybach S560 vehicles equipped with 4.0L 8-cylinder gasoline-engines. Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.
What can happen
An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060018.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | S560 | 2018-2019 |
| Mercedes-Maybach | S 560 4MATIC | 2018-2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V173000?
2 models: Mercedes-Benz S560 (2018-2019), Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC (2018-2019), about 9,791 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V173000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge. The recall began August 11, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020060018.
What can happen?
An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving. Either of these scenarios can increase 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.