Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist; lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering; steering: electric power assist system (Mercedes-Benz)
Vehicle recall 18V-910. NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.’s report on Dec 19, 2018.
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NHTSA received Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.’s report on Dec 19, 2018. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.
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What’s wrong with it?
If the system remains active despite the driver not having their hands on the wheel, the driver’s inattention may increase the risk of crash.
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
(Mercedes) is recalling certain 2018 S450 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC Coupe, S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe, Maybach S560 4MATIC, S560 4MATIC, S63 AMG and S63 AMG 4MATIC Cabrio vehicles.
The Hands-off-Detection system may malfunction, causing the Active Steering Assist system to remain engaged despite the driver’s hands not being on the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time.
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- NHTSA’s part: Lane departure: lane keep: steering assist.
- NHTSA’s part: Lane departure: lane keep: automatic steering.
- NHTSA’s part: Steering: electric power assist system.
What should you do?
Mercedes has notified owners, and dealers will update the software of the steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Mercedes customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA’s number for this recall is 2019040024.
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- How to reach the firm: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 6,200 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
Each model year opens its own page: every recall naming it, its owner complaints and its crash ratings.
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Who is recalling it?
- Made by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC..
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What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt. Owners’ complaints are counted on each vehicle’s page.
- Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.