Mercedes-Benz recall 2024040012/050005

Q: Is 2024040012/050005 the same recall as 23V851000?

Yes. 2024040012/050005 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 23V851000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2024040012/050005. NHTSA filed it as campaign 23V851000 on Dec 15, 2023: power train on the 2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 590 vehicles potentially affected, under a do-not-drive advisory. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 23V851000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Mercedes-Benz’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
23V851000	2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class	Power Train	Dec 15, 2023	590	Do not drive

Problem Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2022-2023 AMG G63 special edition 4x4² (squared) vehicles. The rear axle differential housing may develop cracks, possibly resulting in oil leaking onto the roadway or axle failure. Risk Oil leaking onto the roadway may cause a road hazard for following traffic. Rear axle failure can result in a sudden loss of handling or drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Towing to an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer may be necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2024. Owner notification letters will be mailed in phases, on June 28, 2024, August 9, 2024, August 23, 2024, and September 25, 2024. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024040012/050005. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 22V-937. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 22V-937 will need to have the new remedy completed.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 23V851000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2024040012/050005 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 23V851000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Mercedes-Benz’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2024040012/050005 the same recall as 23V851000?

Yes. 2024040012/050005 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 23V851000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2024040012/050005 cover?

2022–2023 Mercedes-Benz G-Class, 590 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2024040012/050005 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.