Mercedes-Benz official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the tires pressure monitoring and regulating systems. Here is what owners need to know.
The official notice describes a safety defect, but the details were not provided in plain language.
If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-493.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2011–2012 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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