Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids recalled for lack of drive energy

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for sure plug-in hybrid fashions from its AMG efficiency division on account of 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 whole of two,943 autos are affected within the U.S.

In accordance with the recall discover printed by the NHTSA on Feb. 28 (recall marketing campaign quantity 25V129000), a software program error might trigger the starter motor and generator management unit to fail, which might lead to a lack of drive energy, growing the chance of a crash.

The treatment requires sellers to replace the management unit’s software program, a service that will likely be carried out freed from cost.

Mercedes stated it turned conscious of the problem in late 2024 after receiving particular person experiences of autos failing to start out. After additional investigation, the corporate decided {that a} potential security danger could not be dominated out. The automaker additionally said that it’s not conscious of any crashes or accidents associated to the defect.

Affected homeowners will likely be notified by mail beginning April 29. Anybody looking for additional info can contact Mercedes at 1-800-367-6372 or go to the automaker’s recall web page.