Mercedes-benz Amg C63 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 16, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2015–2017 Mercedes-benz Amg C63

Recall number

17V654000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,098 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.