Mercedes Benz S Class: Stop Start Engine May Not Restart
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,126 S Class vehicles because a wiring harness problem can cause the engine's automatic start/stop system to fail, preventing the engine from restarting automatically after it shuts off. While the engine can be restarted manually, this unexpected stopping could increase accident risk depending on driving conditions. Affected vehicle owners will have the wiring harness repaired.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS. Units affected: 1,126
- Reason
- The excess length of the wiring harness to the engine control unit could result in a faulty camshaft signal. This faulty camshaft signal may lead to an unintentional cancellation of the automatic starting procedure after automatic engine stop of the automatic start/stop system. In the event of a faulty camshaft signal the engine would not restart as expected following the stop procedure but can be manually restarted immediately by engaging the transmission selector lever position �N� or �D� and by operating the ignition key or the start button (with keyless go). Depending on the traffic...
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-01-08
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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