Power train: axle assemblyRecall 17V-654 · 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-654 covers 2,098 2015–2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V654000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 4, 2014 to May 30, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.