| NHTSA Recall # | 106792 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V652000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2015100003 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES BENZ |
| Model | S63 AMG 4MATIC |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE |
| Date of notification | 02/12/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/05/13 |
| End date of manufacturing | 18/09/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 14/10/15 |
| Report created | 14/10/15 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 3177 |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa llc (mercedes-benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 s63 amg sedans and 2015-2016 s63 amg 4matic sedans and coupes manufactured may 14, 2013, to september 18, 2015. In the affected vehicles, due to a software error within the engine control unit, the vehicle may stall when coasting to a stop, such as at a traffic light. |
| Consequence summary | The vehicle stall may be interpreted by the driver to be a planned shut-down as part of the eco-start-function. However, the engine will not restart automatically after releasing the brake pedal, immobilizing the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Mercedes-benz will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on december 2, 2015. Owners may contact mercedes-benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mercedes-benz's number for this recall is 2015100003. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |