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Mercedes-Benz two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.

NHTSA campaign 20V-173 · Reported March 20, 2020 · 9,791 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
9,791
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

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

WHAT

Two engine oil plugs may not withstand high engine loads while driving, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak.

WHY IT MATTERS

An engine oil leak can spill on to the road and cause slippery road conditions. Additionally, if the engine runs out of oil it can cause an engine stall while driving.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reinforce the engine oil plugs by adding a retaining plate, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-173.

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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