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Mercedes-Benz rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road.

NHTSA campaign 22V-937 · Reported December 16, 2022 · 278 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
VEHICLES AFFECTED
278
REMEDY
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the vehicle has been remedied.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC reported a problem with the driveline differential unit. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The rear axle differential housing may crack, leaking oil onto the road. In addition, the rear axle differential housing may break, resulting in a loss of rear wheel control and drive power.

WHY IT MATTERS

A loss of rear wheel control and drive power can increase the risk of a crash. In addition, differential oil that leaks onto the road can increase the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the rear axle, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 22V-937.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2022Mercedes-Benz G-Class

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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