Vehicle recall 21V704000 · September 10, 2021
2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580
The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021 S580 vehicles. The suction jet pump in the fuel tank may have a loose or missing nozzle, which can cause the pump to fail and result in an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the fuel tank including the suction jet pump, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 26, 2021. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V704000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 10, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021090012
- Owner notification
- October 26, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump; Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz S 580 (2021): 2021
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