Recall 15V652000: 2015–2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 14, 2015

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

3,177vehicles

Model years

2014–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Mercedes-Benz AMG S630 complaints
• 2015 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC1 complaints
• 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 4MATIC1 complaints