Mercedes-benz Cars C-class Amg: Axle Mounting May Break
Recall Summary Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG vehicles may have an axle mounting that can break under extreme driving conditions, such as hard acceleration on wet roads with wheel spin, potentially causing loss of power to the wheels. About 1,511 vehicles are affected. The fix involves updating the electronic stability control and chassis computer systems.
- Recalling firm
- MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
- Product
- Vehicles: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS C-CLASS AMG. Units affected: 1,511
- Reason
- Under extreme starting conditions (such as full throttle) on wet road surfaces AND with repeated short term rear wheel spin strong torque peaks in the powertrain may occur.This may cause an axle mounting flange to break and possible loss of drive. Remedy: On affected vehicles update the ESP and chassis control units.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-11-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f653ceaa-032b-4603-a256-a455382135e2