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⛔ Do not drive until fixed💥 Crash riskNHTSA 23V851📅 Dec 18, 2023

2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4² (squared) vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may develop cracks, possibly resulting in oil leaking onto the roadway or axle failure.

💥 The risk

Oil leaking onto the roadway may cause a road hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can result in a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Towing to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer may be necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040012/050005. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 22V-937. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-937 will need to have the new remedy completed.

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
23V851000
Manufacturer recall #
2024040012/050005
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Vehicles affected
590
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 28, 2024
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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 23V851 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V851?

2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG G63. 590 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372. Do not drive the vehicle until it is repaired.