Mercedes-Benz S 580: Fuel pump

Date

Sept. 10, 2021

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021)

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump; Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.

Potentially affected

7

What can happen

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the fuel tank including the suction jet pump, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 26, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Oct. 26, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

2021090012

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Fuel Tank · Fuel Tank · 2234700300; Fuel Tank · Fuel Tank · A2234700400; Fuel Tank · Fuel Tank · A2234700500; Fuel Tank · Fuel Tank · A2234701900; Fuel Tank · Fuel Tank · A2234709801

Recall number

21V704000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.