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NHTSA Recall 24V704000: Software (engine and engine cooling)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 27,190 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mercedes-Benz S 580.

27,190
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2024
owners notified (November 15)
NHTSA campaign24V704000
Manufacturer campaign2024100007
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) › SOFTWARE
Report receivedSeptember 20, 2024
Owner notificationNovember 15, 2024
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 24V704000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz S 5802021, 2023
Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC2022
Mercedes-Maybach S 5802021
Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4MATIC2022, 2023

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.