01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg G63 recall campaigns
NHTSA 23V851000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- December 15, 2023
- Potential units
- 590campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 28, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 22V937000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- December 16, 2022
- Potential units
- 278campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022 AMG G63 4x4-squared vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. In addition, the rear axle differential housing may break, resulting in a loss of rear wheel control and drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of rear wheel control and drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, differential oil that leaks onto the road can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied. Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle, as necessary, free of charge. The MBUSA Customer Assistance Center will assist owners to make arrangements with their authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to have the vehicle towed for inspection. Towing and loaner vehicles or alternate transportation, where available, will be offered at no cost to the customer. Owner notification letters were mailed May 12, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023040001.
Owner notification: May 12, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V659000
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Report received
- September 9, 2024
- Potential units
- 134campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2023 G 550 and 2019-2022 G63 AMG vehicles that received a replacement door latch during a service visit or prior recall repair. Components within the right-side rear door latch may prevent the rear doors from latching or opening properly.
Why it matters: The rear door may appear closed even when the latch is not fully engaged, allowing the door to open while driving and increasing the risk of injury or a crash. Damaged latch components may prevent the rear door from being opened while inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the right-side rear door latches, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Vehicles in this recall that were previously repaired under recall 21V-353 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Owner notification: October 11, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 24V170000
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Report received
- March 1, 2024
- Potential units
- 9campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G 63 and 2023 G 550 vehicles. The air-conditioning system may not have been filled with the correct refrigerant.
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the incorrect refrigerant may leak and increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the air-conditioning refrigerant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030016.
Owner notification: April 12, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 23V880000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- December 21, 2023
- Potential units
- 79,676campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2024 GLE, GLS, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, GLC, CLS, AMG GT, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, causing a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on February 23, 2024, April 19, 2024, June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, October 1, 2024, and December 2, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 23V-445.
Owner notification: February 23, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
NHTSA 23V445000
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Report received
- June 26, 2023
- Potential units
- 143,551campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS, SL, GT, GLC, GLE, GLS, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle details. The fuel pump may shutdown, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Why it matters: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2023070012.
Owner notification: September 29, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH