Recall 20V173000: 2018–2019 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 20, 2020

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Potentially affected

9,791vehicles

Model years

2018–2019

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. (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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2018 Mercedes-Benz S56013 complaints
• 2019 Mercedes-Benz S5605 complaints
• 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC7 complaints
• 2019 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4MATIC1 complaints