Luxury saloon Mercedes-Maybach S-Class recalled in India; Know what is the problem
Mercedes-Benz Recall: Mercedes-Benz India has issued a voluntary recall for the current generation of Maybach S-Class in the country. It is being said that the company will contact customers individually and make corrections.
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a voluntary recall of Maybach S-Class in the country for the current generation. The German automaker has recalled 386 units of the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class due to a problem with the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) software. These units were manufactured between April 29, 2021, and January 27, 2024. Meanwhile, one unit of Mercedes-Benz S-Class manufactured on April 21, 2021, has also been recalled due to the same problem.
According to the details shared with SIAM, Mercedes-Benz said that the ECU software may not meet the current specifications. The carmaker said that outdated software can cause an increase in exhaust temperature. Which can damage surrounding components including the engine wiring harness, catalytic converter, and others. This can also lead to a decrease in propulsion without any prior warning. While an increase in the risk of fire cannot be ruled out.
Mercedes-Benz has not yet released any official statement. It is being said that the company will contact customers individually and make improvements, which should include software updates. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Maybach S-Class are the flagship saloons of the brand. Whose price starts at Rs 1.77 crore for the S-Class. While the Maybach S-Class starts at Rs 2.72 crore. All prices are ex-showroom.
It will be available in two versions - the S 580 and S 680. The S-Class will get a 4.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, returning 469 bhp of top power and peak torque of 700 Nm, but the S 680 houses a 6.0-liter V12 petrol powerhouse putting up 603 bhp top power and great torque, 900 Nm, the biggest strength of this engine variant. Both units are mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 kmph on both variants.
Elsewhere in news about automakers, Mercedes-Benz is poised to ring in the new year with a bang, and on January 9, 2025, will introduce the G-Class 580. The fully electric G-Class follows the concept study of the EQG but leaves the EQ-inspired design for more traditional elements.
