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NHTSA Service Bulletin 11007960: 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz Eqs 580

Official manufacturer communication context for 2021-2024 Mercedes-benz Eqs 580, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

11007960NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

3affected product rows

90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Complaint Vehicles with option code 200, DRIVE PILOT. "DRIVE PILOT cannot be activated system currently unavailable" on instrument cluster after pressing one of the DRIVE PILOT steering wheel activation button. Cause The instrument cluster message can be presented for multiple reasons. See "Remedy" section below. Remedy 1.Check for DTC's related to the system. If yes, process DTC. If no, proceed to 2. 2.If vehicle is low mileage or during a PDI, verify calibration of the short range radar sensors. Print control unit log of any Short Range Radar B29/11-14 (NBR-XX). Proceed to the bottom of the log, "Result of Calibration". Check "Alignment_quality XX" for each radar and confirm they are "Mature alignment". If all "Mature alignment" - Continue to step 3. If not all "Mature alignment" - Continue to "Calibration Process". Calibration Process Bring Xentry. Find a shopping center nearby that has a grid road, parking lots with reflective signs while safely being able to drive slow and make 90 degree turns are recommended. Park vehicle and key cycle twice. Drive at low speeds in the area for approximately 15 minutes. Complete 90 degree turns and pass reflective signs and parked vehicles when possible. Connect Xentry and print control unit log of any Short Range Radar B29/11-14 (NBR-XX). Verify if the radars are "Mature alignment". If yes, vehicle should be ready for DRIVE PILOT use. If no, begin process again with the park and key cycle. If after a second attempt the radars are not calibrated to "Mature". Try a different plaza. If radars still do not calibrate to "Mature", open a TIPS case. 3.Verify all system activation conditions are met as prescribed by the Owner's Manual and Drive Pilot Supplement. 4.If after verifying all short range radars have been calibrated and the system activation conditions are met yet the cluster message still appears, open a TIPS case.

What this bulletin may mean before buying

Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.

Affected products listed in this communication

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

Mercedes-benzEqs 5802022-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzS 5802021-2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Mercedes-benzS 580 E2023, 2024Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11007960?

Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?

No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.

How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?

Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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