Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG C63 Models for Rear Axle Defect
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2015-2017 AMG C63 vehicles because the rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture, potentially causing loss of propulsion and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear axle differential mounting flange fracture) that can lead to loss of propulsion and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2015-2016 C63 AMG, 2015-2017 C63S, and 2017 C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Cabrio vehicles. The recall involves 2,098 vehicles in the United States.
The rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture from repeated aggressive launches. A fractured flange can cause the rear differential to become misaligned, which may result in driveshaft failure and a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz 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. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Passenger Car
- Affected units
- 2,098
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AMG C63
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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