Recall
Mercedes-Benz S550e — 15V647000
NHTSA ID
15V647000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S550e
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-10-13
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Units Affected
4
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2015100004
Summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured May 13, 2013 to April 22, 2015. In the affected vehicles, after driving in electric mode, the fuel pump output may be insufficient to restart the gasoline engine and the vehicle will stall.
Consequence
A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel system control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2015. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.