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NHTSARecalled Nov 15, 2019 · #19V821000

Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall

Hazard

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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. A detached idler gear can damage the engine, resulting in a stall and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Idler Gear May Detach Causing Engine Stall
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice