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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 18V407📅 Jun 20, 2018

2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 & 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 + 2 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Maybach S560 and S560 4Matic and Mercedes S450 4Matic, S450, S560, S560 4Matic, and S560 Coupe 4Matic vehicles. The electrical power bars inside the pre-fuse box in the trunk may not have been secured properly.

💥 The risk

If the power bars are not properly secured, it can cause higher electrical resistance increasing the risk of a fire. Additionally, an intermittent contact between the power bars could lead to a loss of vehicle functions. The engine operation, the seat belt functions and the instrument cluster could be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash and injuries.

🔧 The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the pre-fuse box, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080001.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V407000
Manufacturer recall #
2018080001
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
1,701
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 30, 2018
Built
Sep 5, 2017 – Dec 14, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V407 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V407?

2018 Mercedes-Benz S 450 & 2018 Mercedes-Benz S560 + 2 more. 1,701 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.