Mercedes Benz S-class Hybrid: Combustion Engine May Fail To Start
Mercedes-Benz is recalling approximately 620 S-Class Hybrid vehicles in the United Kingdom because faulty software may prevent the combustion engine from starting while driving. The engine can be restarted by using the vehicle's key to reset the system. Mercedes-Benz will fix the issue by updating the software in the fuel control unit.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASS HYBRID. Units affected: 620
- Reason
- Incorrect software may cause the combustion engine to non start during use. Restarting the vehicle by using the key will reset the system Remedy: On affected vehicles update the software for the fuel control unit.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-11-20
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/2b79ce94-bf46-40df-8655-4b1816e7f71b