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NHTSARecalled Nov 24, 2015 · #15V796000

Onboard Charger Malfunction/Car may Shift to Park

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 S550 Hybrid vehicles manufactured April 24, 2015, to June 12, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a high voltage onboard charger that may not have been built to specification, and as a result, the charging function for an external charging cable might not function and the onboard charger may incorrectly detect a charging cable, even while the vehicle is being driven. If the charging cable is incorrectly detected and the vehicle is stopped or moving at a very slow speed, the vehicle may unexpectedly shift to park, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Onboard Charger Malfunction/Car may Shift to Park
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
S550
UPCs

What you should do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the onboard charger, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

View the official CPSC notice