MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 (2022-2023): Power train
Recall 23V851000 · Dec 15, 2023 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
590
vehicles affected
590
vehicles affected
Owners are told not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V851000
- Date
- Dec 15, 2023
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 590
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Differential unit
- Model years
- 2022-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg G63 | 2022-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V851000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 (2022-2023), about 590 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V851000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
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.