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🔥 Fire risk💥 Crash riskNHTSA 23V554📅 Aug 7, 2023

2022–2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4Matic & 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Maybach S580 and Maybach S680 vehicles. The 12-Volt ground connection in the trunk may not be secured properly, which can impair the electronic stability program (ESP) or result in the ground connection overheating.

💥 The risk

Impaired electronic stability control can increase the risk of a crash. An overheated ground connection can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect and repair the 12-Volt ground connection, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 22, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023080008.

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
23V554000
Manufacturer recall #
2023080008
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
73
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 22, 2023
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 23V554 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 23V554?

2022–2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 580 4Matic & 2023 Mercedes-Maybach S 680 + 1 more. 73 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-Maybach dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.