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NHTSA Recall #19V768000 — MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class POWER TRAIN

Critical NHTSA Official Language
ID: #19V768000 MFR: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

What This Recall Means

Component

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

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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.
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What happened

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.

Risk if unfixed

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.

Original NHTSA model designations: MERCEDES-BENZ SL450, MERCEDES-BENZ SL550

Affected Vehicles

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Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V768000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY recall for the 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class? (Campaign #19V768000)

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