NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC - Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Differential Bolts
Published: November 15, 2024Recall ID: 24V862000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Differential Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Rear Axle Differential Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 24V862000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V862000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential. |
| Completion rate | 66.67 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120005. |
| Consequence summary | Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 2024120005 |
| Potentially affected | 3 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |