2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 — Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist
Published January 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 19, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V910000, published January 30, 2019 and initiated December 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 — Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
What to do
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040024.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- AMG S63
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S 450 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S560 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S63
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz Amg S63 — Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V910000 on January 30, 2019. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles. The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
What should I do if I have this product?
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040024.
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.