Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2020121 - MERCEDES-BENZ

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Summary

Product
Car recalled by MERCEDES-BENZ
Issue
Vehicle - Engine
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ | S CLASS, 2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ | S CLASS COUPE, 2019 | MERCEDES-BENZ | S CLASS, 2019 | MERCEDES-BENZ | S CLASS COUPE

Issue

Issue:
On certain S 560 and Maybach S 560 models, the plugs used to close oil ports on the engine could fail. If this happens, oil can leak from the engine. If the engine oil level drops, a red warning message would display in the instrument cluster. If a driver continues to operate the vehicle, the engine could run out of oil and fail.

Safety Risk:
An oil leak on the road surface could become a hazard for other road users. An engine that fails would result in a sudden loss of engine power. Both of these conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the closure plugs. You should avoid sudden acceleration and driving the vehicle at high engine speeds until the recall repairs are completed. If you detect any of the warnings listed, you should contact a dealership to have your vehicle inspected.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Car
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-66341
Transport Canada ID
2020121

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