Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.: Lane Departure › Lane Keep › Steering Assist
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this defect to federal regulators on Dec 19, 2018 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 5,754. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG S63 4MATIC coupe, AMG S63 4MATIC sedan, AMG S63 4MATIC Cabriolet, S450 4MATIC sedan, S560 4MATIC coupe, S560 4MATIC sedan, and Maybach S560 4MATIC vehicles. Due to an incorrect steering boot installation, the Active Steering Assist system may remain engaged despite the driver's hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
The risk
If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver's inattention may increase the risk of crash.
The remedy
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the steering boot installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040025.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S 560 4Matic | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 18V908000.
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