Mercedes-benz S550e recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 13, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2015 Mercedes-benz S550e

Recall number

15V647000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 4 units

Why it was recalled

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.