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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.","consequence":"Driveshaft separation can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.","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 nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024120005","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V115000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS","mfr":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC","reported":"2024-02-16","owner_notified":"2024-04-05","units":31848,"summary":"Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 C300, AMG C43, S580e, S580, Maybach S580, Maybach S680, AMG SL43, AMGSL63, GLC300, EQE350, EQE500, EQS450, EQS580, AMG EQS, 2023 S500, AMG SL55, AMG EQE, 2024 E350, E450, AMG C63e S, CLE300 Coupe, CLE450 Coupe, and GLC300 Coupe vehicles.  The 80-Amp fuses may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the fuses to fail.","consequence":"An 80-Amp fuse that fails can result in a sudden loss of drive power or a loss of critical safety functions such as the restraint systems or instrument cluster, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.  Additionally, there could be an increased risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the main fuse boxes, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024.  Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.  MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024030008.","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.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"2024030008","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":2,"critical_count":1,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":77,"grade":"C","complaints":{"count":3,"crash":0,"fire":0,"injured":0,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Power Train",2],["Suspension",1],["Wheels",1],["Electrical System",1],["Vehicle Speed Control",1],["Tires",1]],"by_year":{"2025":1,"2026":2},"excerpts":[["2026-02-20","Power Train","I am reporting a recurring transmission/drivability issue with my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580. The vehicle has been experiencing a harsh, abnormal shift between approximately 3rd and 4th gear at around 25\u00e2\u20ac\u201c35 mph during normal acceleration. The shift feels like a sudden jerk or hesitation and does not feel consistent with\u2026"],["2025-10-22","Suspension","While driving my 2024 Mercedes-Benz S580, I have experienced multiple serious safety issues affecting both the power train and the wheels/tires. 1.Power Train / Transmission Failure: On two separate occasions at freeway speeds, the vehicle suddenly lost all power and came to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. I\u2026"]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[],"popularity":999,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":24,"ncap":null,"complaints":3},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}