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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V851000·Announced 2023-12-15

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2022-2023 AMG G63 Due to Rear Axle Cracks

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2022-2023 AMG G63 vehicles because the rear axle differential housing may crack, potentially causing oil leaks or axle failure.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 housing cracks) that can lead to axle failure and loss of handling, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4² (squared) vehicles. The recall involves 590 units. The defect is that the rear axle differential housing may develop cracks. This condition can result in oil leaking onto the roadway or a complete rear axle failure.

Oil leaking onto the road creates a hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can cause a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair is completed. Towing to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer may be necessary for the repair.

Owner notification letters were mailed in phases starting June 28, 2024, with subsequent mailings on August 9, 2024, August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 22V-937. Vehicles previously repaired under the earlier recall will need to have the new remedy completed. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
590

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 G63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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