Transport Canada Recall - 2023668 - MERCEDES-BENZ
Brand(s)
Last updated
Summary
Product
SUV recalled by MERCEDES-BENZ
Issue
Vehicle - Powertrain
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2022 | MERCEDES-BENZ | G CLASS, 2023 | MERCEDES-BENZ | G CLASS
Issue
Issue:
On certain special edition AMG G63 4x4² models, the rear axle transmission housing could crack and cause oil to spill onto the road. This problem could also cause the rear axle transmission to fail. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the rear wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, an oil leak could create a hazard for other road users.
Corrective Actions:
Mercedes-Benz advises you to stop driving your vehicle immediately. The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to contact a local Mercedes-Benz dealership to arrange for towing and an inspection. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - SUV
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-74808
Transport Canada
ID
2023668
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