| NHTSA Recall # | 143025 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 19V821000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 2020020013 |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
| Model | S560 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of notification | 21/02/20 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 23/02/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 16/05/19 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 15/11/19 |
| Report created | 18/11/19 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 6 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |