MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 (2015-2017): Power train
Recall 17V654000 · Oct 16, 2017 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
2,098
vehicles affected
2,098
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V654000
- Date
- Oct 16, 2017
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 2,098
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Axle assembly
- Model years
- 2015-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg C63 | 2015-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V654000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 (2015-2017), about 2,098 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V654000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.