CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4² (squared) vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may develop cracks, possibly resulting in oil leaking onto the roadway or axle failure.
- Risk
- Oil leaking onto the roadway may cause a road hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can result in a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Towing to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer may be necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040012/050005. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 22V-937. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-937 will need to have the new remedy completed.
- 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 on certain special edition vehicles may develop cracks. This can cause oil to leak onto the road, creating a hazard for following traffic, or lead to axle failure that can cause a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Owners are advised not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been completed. Towing to an authorized dealer may be necessary. The repair is free. This recall expands and replaces an earlier recall (22V-937), and vehicles previously repaired under that recall will need the new remedy completed. Owner notification letters were mailed starting June 28, 2024, with additional phases on August 9, August 23, and September 25, 2024.
If you have one of these vehicles, contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 | 20222023 |
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