NHTSA Service Bulletin 10251119: 2022-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Sl43
Official manufacturer communication context for 2022-2024 Mercedes-benz Amg Sl43, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Rear spoiler sporadically remains in opened or closed position and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. The rear spoiler can then no longer be actuated manually using the button. The function of the rear spoiler is re-established after an ignition reset and the fault message is no longer present in the instrument cluster. Software of the AMG DRIVE UNIT. Remedy Valid for all vehicles of model series 232 with M177 (SL55/63) from start of production - end of modification year 22/1 - manufacturing date before April 21, 2023: --> Perform software update of the AMG DRIVE UNIT N145/1 to A 001 902 49 02. All vehicles of model series 232 with M177 (SL55/63) from start of modification year 22/2 - manufacturing date on/after April 21, 2023: --> Perform software update of the AMG DRIVE UNIT N145/1 to A 000 902 61 96. Valid for all vehicles of model series 232 with M139L (SL43) from start of modification year 22/1 - manufacturing date on/after April 21, 2023: --> Perform software update of the AMG DRIVE UNIT N145/1 to A 000 902 61 96.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10251119?
Rear spoiler sporadically remains in opened or closed position and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. The rear spoiler can then no longer be actuated manually using the button. The function of the rear spoiler is re-established after an ignition reset and the fault message is no longer present in the instrument cluster. Software of the AMG DRIVE UNIT. Remedy Valid for all vehicles of model series.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
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