2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
Published November 18, 2019 · Recall initiated: November 15, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V821000, published November 18, 2019 and initiated November 15, 2019. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- S560
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ S560 | 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ S560
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz S560 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V821000 on November 18, 2019. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: S560.