Jacksonville, FL – October 9, 2024 – Mercedes-Benz (OTCMKTS:MBGYY) is recalling 27,190 luxury sedans that may stall or catch on fire. The defect ups the risk of injury to the car occupants and surrounding motorists.
The recall comes on the back of dozens of warranty claims and a fire. The following models are affected:
- 2021 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz S580
- 2021 – 2023 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S580
Recall summary
Thanks to an engine management system – called Camtronic – the engines in the listed vehicles can sometimes deactivate some of its cylinders to save fuel. Due to Camtronic failure and a related software error, the remaining cylinders may get too much fuel, raising the temperature in and around the engine. This may result in the engine wiring melting, causing the car to stall or catch fire.
Recall risks
All risks associated with vehicle stalling are described in this article about a related Ford Bronco recall.
Please see fire-related safety tips in this article.
Warning signs
The driver may notice a yellow check the engine light on the dashboard if the wiring is damaged by excessive heat. There are no warning signs prior to that.
Background of the recall
The recall comes on the heels of 48 warranty claims and “a potential fire claim.” No injuries or accidents have been reported.
Other Mercedes-Benz recalls
In February 2024, there was another Mercedes-Benz fire recall affecting over 12,000 hybrids, as reported.
In May 2024, Mercedes issued a stop-drive notice and a recall for close to 16,000 cars with brake failure, also as reported.
The repair
Dealers will update the corresponding software free of charge.
The owners should receive notifications by November 26, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
More than 27,000 sedans are affected by this Mercedes-Benz stalling vehicle recall. To do a Mercedes-Benz recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.
