Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #19V821000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V821000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018-2019 s560, s560 cabriolet, and s560 4matic vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines Includes 6 affected units, Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018-2019 s560, s560 cabriolet, and s560 4matic vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V821000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc

Report Received Date: 2019-11-15T00:00:00

Subject: Idler gear may detach causing engine stall

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2020020013

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 19V821000

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