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🧸 Product DE BG FR HR NO SE January 12, 2024

Mercedes-AMG — G-Class

Mercedes-Benz G-Class 463 series, model 4x4²,

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Mercedes-AMG — G-Class
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: Cracks may develop in the rear axle transmission housing, which could lead to transmission oil leaking onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. Moreover, subsequent fracturing of the housing could lead to an interruption of the power transmission on the rear axle, causing a loss of wheel guidance and propulsion without warning, increasing the risk of an accident.

Origin
Germany

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 928 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a warning about certain Mercedes-AMG G-Class cars. A part in the rear axle may crack.

What's happening? The crack could let oil leak onto the road. It could also break and stop the car from moving safely.

Does this affect me? This affects owners of the affected G-Class cars in Germany, Bulgaria, France, Croatia, Norway, and Sweden.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mercedes dealer right away. Ask your dealer or a mechanic if you are unsure.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mercedes-AMG
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Cracks may develop in the rear axle transmission housing, which could lead to transmission oil leaking onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. Moreover, subsequent fracturing of the housing could lead to an interruption of the power transmission on the rear axle, causing a loss of wheel guidance and propulsion without warning, increasing the risk of an accident. · Origin: Germany

First published
January 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10011464

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mercedes-AMG — G-Class. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Cracks may develop in the rear axle transmission housing, which could lead to transmission oil leaking onto the road, posing a risk to the following traffic. Moreover, subsequent fracturing of the hou...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 12, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Bulgaria, France, Croatia, Norway, and Sweden.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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