Mercedes-Benz rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture from repeated aggressive launches.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the power train axle assembly. Here is what owners need to know.
The rear axle differential mounting flange may fracture from repeated aggressive launches.
A fractured rear axle mounting flange can cause the rear differential to become misaligned, possibly resulting in failure of the driveshaft and a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's stability system software and chassis control unit software, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 17V-654.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2015–2017 | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
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