2016 MERCEDES BENZ S65 AMG Recalls (2)

Campaign:
16V760000 on 10/19/2016
Component:
Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:
09/02/2015 - 02/03/2016
Affected:
996
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 s550 coupe 4matic, s63 amg coupe 4matic, s65 amg coupe and s63 amg convertible 4matic vehicles manufactured september 3, 2015, to february 4, 2016. the low beam headlights on the affected vehicles may not be properly adjusted. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence:
If the low-beam headlights are out of adjustment, the driver's visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the headlight adjustment, as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in november 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
16V829000 on 11/15/2016
Component:
Seat belts
Manufactured:
06/28/2015 - 03/14/2016
Affected:
672
Defect:
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 s63 amg coupe, s65 amg coupe, s550 coupe 4matic, s63 amg 4matic convertible, and s550 convertible vehicles manufactured june 29, 2015, to march 15, 2016. the seat belt extenders on the affected vehicles may not retract as intended and may potentially break the event of a crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt extender does not retract and/or the extender breaks, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Correction:
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the control unit software, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in mid-december 2016. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes:
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.

2016 MERCEDES BENZ S65 AMG TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
LI80.61-P-061174
Component:
116300 electrical system:ignition:anti-theft controller
Summary:
Vehicle cannot be opened via keyless-go and radio remote control
Bulletin:
LI82.70-P-060004
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Iphone mobile phone: various complaints after software update to ios8

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