2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V654000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2017110002
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,098
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-877-496-3691
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 20, 2017
- Built
- Nov 4, 2014 – May 30, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.