CarRecallWatch- Component
- LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC and S65 AMG vehicles. The software calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist may be incorrect, and as a result, the system may not intervene in the event of an unintended lane departure while traveling faster than 65 miles an hour.
- Risk
- If the Active Lane Keeping Assist does not intervene as expected above 65 miles per hour, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the multipurpose camera software, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018090008.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The lane departure camera software in these vehicles may have an incorrect calibration for the Active Lane Keeping Assist. As a result, the system may not intervene if the vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane while traveling faster than 65 miles per hour.
If the Active Lane Keeping Assist does not intervene as expected at speeds above 65 miles per hour, the risk of a crash increases. Drivers should stay attentive and keep their hands on the wheel, and should not rely on this system to correct a lane drift at highway speeds.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will update the multipurpose camera software free of charge. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2018090008. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S63 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 | 2018 |