Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for sure plug-in hybrid fashions from its AMG efficiency division resulting from a software program error which will trigger a lack of drive energy.
The affected fashions embrace the AMG S 63 E Efficiency, AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency 4-Door Coupe, AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency, AMG SL 63 S E Efficiency, and AMG GLC 63 S E Efficiency (each the common SUV and coupe-like mannequin), starting from the 2023-2025 mannequin years. A complete of two,943 automobiles are affected within the U.S.
Based on the recall discover revealed by the NHTSA on Feb. 28 (recall marketing campaign quantity 25V129000), a software program error could trigger the starter motor and generator management unit to fail, which might lead to a lack of drive energy, rising the danger of a crash.
The treatment requires sellers to replace the management unit’s software program, a service that will probably be carried out freed from cost.
Mercedes mentioned it grew to become conscious of the difficulty in late 2024 after receiving particular person reviews of automobiles failing to begin. After additional investigation, the corporate decided {that a} potential security threat could not be dominated out. The automaker additionally acknowledged that it’s not conscious of any crashes or accidents associated to the defect.
Affected house owners will probably be notified by mail beginning April 29. Anybody in search of additional info can contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372 or go to the automaker’s recall web page.
