Mercedes-benz Eqs 580, Eqs 450 recall (23V360000)

Mercedes-benz · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 23V360000
Report Received: 2023-05-19
Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Make: Mercedes-benz
Model(s): EQS 580, EQS 450
Model Year(s): 2022
Component: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC):CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Potentially Affected Units: 7,558

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 EQS 450, EQS 580, 2023 Maybach S 580, Maybach S 680, and S 580e vehicles. The electronic stability program (ESP) software may malfunction, which can result in disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including the anti-lock brake system, acceleration slip regulation, electronic stability program, and electronic brake force distribution (ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD), as well as a vehicle speed display failure.

Consequence

Disabled vehicle dynamics control systems, including ABS, ASR, ESP, and EBD, and a vehicle speed display failure can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ESP control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023060004.

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