NHTSA Campaign 17V654000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 16, 2017 · 2,098 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63 | 2015 | 2,098 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63 | 2016 | 2,098 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63 | 2017 | 2,098 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V654000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.