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Mercedes-Benz S 580 Recall 24V704: Engine may overheat or stall, risking crash or fire

NHTSA campaign 24V704, reported September 20, 2024, 27,190 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2021-2023 Mercedes-Benz S580 and Mercedes-Maybach S580 vehicles may have an engine control unit software problem. If the engine's Camtronic system suffers a mechanical failure, the software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, and an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should take this seriously and not ignore the notice when it arrives.

The remedy is free: an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer will update the engine control unit software at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024, with additional letters to be mailed on January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691 (MBUSA recall number 2024100007), and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 24V704Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Problem
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 S580, and Maybach S580 vehicles. In the event of a mechanical failure in the engine Camtronic system, the engine control unit (ECU) software may cause the engine to overheat or stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 15, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on November 15, 2024, January 10, 2025, and February 21, 2025. Owners can contact Mercedes-Benz Customer Service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024100007.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Mercedes-Benz S 58020212023
Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC2022
Mercedes-Maybach S 5802021
Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC20222023