CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the engine crankcase may not have been tightened properly. Over time, the idler gear can detach from the crankcase, which can damage the engine.
A detached idler gear can cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and take the recall seriously.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the engine at no charge. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 for more information, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz S 560 | 20182019 |
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