CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. In addition, the rear axle differential housing may break, resulting in a loss of rear wheel control and drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of rear wheel control and drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, differential oil that leaks onto the road can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle, as necessary, free of charge. The MBUSA Customer Assistance Center will assist owners to make arrangements with their authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the vehicle towed for inspection. Towing and loaner vehicles or alternate transportation, where available, will be offered at no cost to the customer. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040001.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. It may also break, which can cause a loss of rear wheel control and drive power. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the rear axle has been inspected and repaired, if needed. Authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle as necessary at no cost. Mercedes-Benz USA's Customer Assistance Center will help arrange towing to the dealer, and towing plus a loaner vehicle or alternate transportation, where available, will be offered free of charge.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. To check whether your vehicle is affected, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 2022 |
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