Defect Description For Recall
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc. (Mbusa) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015 S550 Hybrid Vehicles Manufactured April 24, 2015, To June 12, 2015. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With A High Voltage Onboard Charger That May Not Have Been Built To Specification, And As A Result, The Charging FunCTIon For An External Charging Cable Might Not FunCTIon And The Onboard Charger May Incorrectly Detect A Charging Cable, Even While The Vehicle Is Being Driven.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
S550 HYBRID
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V796000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
If The Charging Cable Is Incorrectly Detected And The Vehicle Is Stopped Or Moving At A Very Slow Speed, The Vehicle May Unexpectedly Shift To Park, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
MbUSA Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Onboard Charger, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 27, 2016. Owners May Contact MbUSA Customer Service At 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150424
End Of Manufacture
20150612
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
20160127
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20151124
Make Campaign Number
2015120002