Mercedes-Benz 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.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the engine control module (ecu/ecm) software. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, an engine that overheats can increase the risk of a fire.
Take it to a dealer — they will update the ECU software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 24V-704.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2021–2023 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall expanded to more vehicles. LATEST
- Recall reported to NHTSA.
Drive one of these? Check your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.
Check your VINWhat this record means
Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.
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