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NHTSA Recall #21V704000 — MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Critical NHTSA Official Language
ID: #21V704000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

What This Recall Means

Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
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.
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What happened

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.

Risk if unfixed

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ S580

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V704000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP recall for the 2021 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class? (Campaign #21V704000)

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. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. 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.