MERCEDES BENZ SL450 2019: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V768000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ SL450 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-11-22 2019-10-25 2019-10-28

Production Dates: 2019-03-21 - 2019-05-03

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019100018

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 36

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.