Vehicle recall 19V768000 · October 25, 2019
Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63, SL 450 and 1 more model
Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 SL450, SL63 AMG, and SL550 vehicles. Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.
- Consequence
- Unexpected changes in the vehicle's handling can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front-left mounting point of the rear axle carrier. If a defect in the bolt connection of the rear axle carrier is found, MBUSA will contact the owner and offer a repurchase of the vehicle. The recall began November 22, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019100018.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V768000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 25, 2019
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2019100018
- Owner notification
- November 22, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 36
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG SL63 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz SL 450 (2019): 2019
- Mercedes-Benz SL 550 (2019): 2019
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