Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Sl63 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sl 450 2019
- Mercedes-Benz Sl 550 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V768000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 25, 2019
- Owners notified
- Nov 22, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 36
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 21, 2019 to May 3, 2019
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 2019100018
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Aug 2, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 13, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 16, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 21, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.