Recall
Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 — 17V654000
NHTSA ID
17V654000
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Amg C63
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2017-10-16
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
2,098
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
2017110002
Summary
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.