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The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.","consequence":"A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2025030007.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2025030007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V704000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-09-20","owner_notified":"2024-11-15","units":27190,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024100007","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V880000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-12-21","owner_notified":"2024-02-23","units":79676,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.  The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024.  Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.","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 www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V445000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2023-06-26","owner_notified":"2023-09-29","units":143551,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles.  Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details.  The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.","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 www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023070012","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V935000","component":"STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2022-12-16","owner_notified":"2023-01-20","units":1,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling one 2022 S 500 vehicle.  The dashboard may be insufficiently attached, which can result in an improper front passenger air bag deployment in the event of a crash.","consequence":"Improper deployment of an air bag can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace a portion of the dashboard, free of charge.  The owner notification letter was mailed January 20, 2023.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023010001.","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 www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2023010001","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V194000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2022-03-28","owner_notified":"2022-04-08","units":12,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 S580Z, S500V, and S580V vehicles.  The sub frame weld for the thrust arm on the rear axle carrier may have been improperly welded, causing the thrust arm to break and detach.","consequence":"A detached thrust arm can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, or cause the vehicle to pull to one side during emergency braking, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been performed.  Dealers will inspect the sub frame weld on the rear axle carrier and replace the rear axle carrier as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is 2022030028.","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 www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"2022030028","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"22V189000","component":"STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2022-03-25","owner_notified":"2022-05-09","units":8396,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2022 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, EClass Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe, and EQS vehicles with a heated leather steering wheel.  Due to a software error in the hand detection control unit, the hands-off detection might not detect when the driver's hands are away from the steering wheel when using the Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC system.","consequence":"Deactivated hands-off detection will prevent DISTRONIC system features from functioning, including warnings to grab the steering  wheel and calling first responders as part of the Active Emergency Stop Assist, which can increase the risk of a crash or injury.","remedy":"Dealers will update the hand detection control unit software for the DISTRONIC system, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed May 6, 2022.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022040010.","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 www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2022040010","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V00J000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-12-27","owner_notified":"2022-02-23","units":1239,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS450, S500, and S580 vehicles.  The communication module software may restrict or disable the emergency call system (eCall).","consequence":"A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting emergency services through the call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"The communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 23, 2022.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2022010006.","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 www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2022010006","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"21V931000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2021-11-29","owner_notified":"2022-01-25","units":227,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580, 2022 EQS450, EQS580, and S500 vehicles with an active and connected Mercedes me connect account.  The MBUX infotainment system might allow activation of the television and internet display while driving, causing a distraction for the driver.","consequence":"Driver distraction can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"MBUSA has updated their computer server to correct the issue for most vehicles, free of charge.  For vehicles that were not able to be updated remotely, dealers will provide the software update, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed January 25, 2022.  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