Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for sure plug-in hybrid fashions from its AMG efficiency division attributable to 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.
In response to the recall discover printed 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 may 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 might be carried out freed from cost.
Mercedes mentioned it turned conscious of the problem in late 2024 after receiving particular person reviews of automobiles failing to begin. After additional investigation, the corporate decided {that a} potential security danger could not be dominated out. The automaker additionally said that it is not conscious of any crashes or accidents associated to the defect.
Affected house owners might be notified by mail beginning April 29. Anybody looking for additional data can contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372 or go to the automaker’s recall web page.
