Mercedes-Benz affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the hybrid propulsion system. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven.
If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-796.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
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