2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz S400, Mercedes-Benz S550 and others recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on October 3, 2011. It covers about 158 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 158
reported: Oct 3, 2011
owners notified: Sep 12, 2014

Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes Benz) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 S550, S550 CGI, S63, S600 Bi-Turbo, S65 AMG, S550 4-Matic, and S550 CGI 4-Matic and S400 Hybrid vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2011, through July 30, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)." The tire pressure monitoring system indicators may only illuminate for a portion of the time required by the standard and under certain conditions may not re-illuminate immediately after the vehicle is restarted as required.
Risk: If all four wheel sensors in the subject vehicles are simultaneously malfunctioning or missing, the TPMS will provide an initial warning, but this warning will not automatically repeat on subsequent ignition cycles, failing to remind the driver that the system is offline. Driving unknowingly with incorrectly inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 11V493000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V493000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Mercedes-Benz S400, Mercedes-Benz S550 and others pressure monitoring and regulating systems?

Yes. Recall 11V493000, reported on October 3, 2011, covers about 158 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V493000?

Mercedes Benz will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the tire pressure monitoring unit, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2014. Owners may contact Mercedes Benz at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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