The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·24V862000·Announced 2024-11-15

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2024 GLC 300 and S 580 for Driveshaft Separation Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2024 GLC 300 and S 580 vehicles because rear axle differential bolts may loosen, causing driveshaft separation and loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft separation) that can cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bolts securing the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose. This condition can result in the separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.

The driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the 2024 model year for the specified models.

Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 10, 2025. 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 S 580 4MATIC, GLC 300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
3

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 (2)

  • S 580 4MATIC
  • GLC 300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same brand · MERCEDES-BENZ

Same manufacturer · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

See all →

Same hazard · driveshaft separation

See all →