Recall 15V647000: 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550E
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 13, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 4
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013 to April 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, after driving in electric mode, the fuel pump output may be insufficient to restart the gasoline engine and the vehicle will stall.
The risk
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel system control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550E
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V647000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2015100004
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Owner letters
- Nov 9, 2015
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology