Recall
Mercedes-Benz S560 — 19V821000
NHTSA ID
19V821000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
S560
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2019-11-15
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Units Affected
6
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2020020013
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.