NHTSA Campaign 19V768000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 25, 2019 · 36 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 SL450, SL63 AMG, and SL550 vehicles. Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.

Consequence

Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front-left mounting point of the rear axle carrier. If a defect in the bolt connection of the rear axle carrier is found, MBUSA will contact the owner and offer a repurchase of the vehicle. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100018.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG SL63 2019 36
MERCEDES-BENZ SL 450 2019 36
MERCEDES-BENZ SL 550 2019 36

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V768000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.