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Mercedes-Benz-S-Class-exhaust-temperatures

Illustrative photo: Source Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2020 – 2023)

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In the event of an independent hardware failure, the lambda control in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) software can erroneously increase the amount of injected fuel during cylinder deactivation. As a result, exhaust temperatures can increase and this can damage surrounding components (e.g. engine wiring harness, catalytic converter). This can create an unexpected loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries. Moreover, this can increase the risk of fire. In addition, local statutory exhaust emission limits could be exceeded.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 30 June 2020 and 19 September 2023.

Mercedes recall code: 5496234
Affected models: S-Class
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 53,180

Source: Rapex Alert 50/2024 A12/03598/24

Type of alertSerious
Production period30. 6. 2020 - 19. 9. 2023
RiskFire
Type/number of modele1*2007/46*2115*00 - *12 (R2S)
Country of originGermany
Alert submitted byGermany
Measures taken by economic operatorsSee the source
Products were found and measures were taken also inSee the source
Published by Rapex13/12/2024

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact a Mercedes-Benz dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

If you wish to know more about the eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accident damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), in that case, we suggest going to this page.

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