The defect
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2024 GLC 300 4MATIC, and S 580 4MATIC vehicles. The bolts that secure the rear axle differential to the rear axle carrier may come loose, which can result in a separation of the drive shaft from the rear axle differential.
The risk
Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will repair the rear axle differential bolt connection as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120005.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2024 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2024 |
Components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2024 | 21 | 8 |
| Mercedes-Benz S 580 4MATIC | 2024 | 3 | 3 |
Other power train recalls in 2024
41 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the power train; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC filed 180 campaigns in all.
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| 24V853000 8 Nov 2024 | Diamond C Trailer MFG |
| 24V839000 7 Nov 2024 | General Motors, LLC |
| 24V830000 4 Nov 2024 | International Motors, LLC |
| 24V825000 1 Nov 2024 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 24V815000 31 Oct 2024 | Mazda North American Operations |
| 24V816000 31 Oct 2024 | Mazda North American Operations |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024