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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 15V652000

2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4matic | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4matic | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 — Electrical system: software

Published October 14, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 14, 2015

Summary

NHTSA records recall 15V652000, published October 14, 2015. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4matic | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4matic | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 — Electrical system: software.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
AMG S63 4MATIC
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Lot
2015 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 4MATIC | 2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 4MATIC | 2014 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4matic | 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 4matic | 2014 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 — Electrical system: software recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V652000 on October 14, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: AMG S63 4MATIC.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)