Mercedes-benz Recall 17V654000: Power Train, Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 17V654000 · announced October 16, 2017 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 2,098 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 C63 AMG, 2015-2017 C63S and 2017 C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Cabrio vehicles. The rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture from repeated aggressive launches.

The risk

A fractured rear axle mounting flange can cause the rear differential to become misaligned, possibly resulting in failure of the driveshaft and a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's stability system software and chassis control unit software, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2017. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2017110002. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Mercedes-benz Amg C63
• 2016 Mercedes-benz Amg C63
• 2017 Mercedes-benz Amg C63

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.