Power train: axle assemblyRecall 19V-768 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 19V-768 covers 36 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 25, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V768000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 21, 2019 to May 3, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.