Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V647000 Reported October 13, 2015

Insufficient fuel pump output causing engine stall

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Fuel System, Gasoline · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V647000
Manufacturer Campaign
2015100004
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 13, 2015
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2015 s550 hybrid vehicles manufactured may 13, 2013 to april 22, 2015. in the affected vehicles, after driving in electric mode, the fuel pump output may be insufficient to restart the gasoline engine and the vehicle will stall.

Safety Consequence

A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel system control unit software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in november 2015. owners may contact mercedes-benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 15V647000 or campaign 2015100004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V647000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V647000?

NHTSA recall 15V647000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on October 13, 2015. It addresses: Insufficient fuel pump output causing engine stall. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V647000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2015100004. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.