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Mercedes-Benz threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.

NHTSA campaign 19V-821 · Reported November 15, 2019 · 6 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
6
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the engine gasoline. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 19V-821.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2018–2019Mercedes-Benz S-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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