2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 & 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL 450 + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 19V768000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2019100018
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 36
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 22, 2019
- Built
- Mar 21, 2019 – May 3, 2019
- 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.