Mercedes-benz 2018–2019 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled November 15, 2019 · NHTSA recall 19V821000 · Mercedes-benz
Hazard
A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
Units
6 units
Description
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 S560, S560 Cabriolet, and S560 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 8-cylinder gasoline engines. The threaded connection between the camshaft idler gear and the crankcase may be improperly tightened, possibly causing the idler gear to detach from the crankcase.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine, free of charge. The recall began February 21, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020020013.
Product
Mercedes-benz S560
Manufacturer(s)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →