NHTSA service bulletin

NHTSA Service Bulletin 11032684: 2005-2020 Mercedes Benz Amg C63

Official manufacturer communication context for 2005-2020 Mercedes Benz Amg C63, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

NHTSA service bulletin 11032684 summary graphic for 2005-2020 Mercedes Benz Amg C63
11032684NHTSA document ID
Manufacturer communicationcommunication type
31affected product rows
90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can occur on the rear axle carrier Remedy In the event of a complaint, the optimized repair method must be used when replacing the rear axle carrier. The repair method for the respective model series can be found in the attachment. Repair packages are available in Xentry Repair Packages for the special processing of rear axle carriers Note: Please utilize flexible wand (319-SAT1058826) along with the Cavity Preservation Gun (W 000 588 03 72 00) for cavity wax application to improve coverage and reduces labor efforts. The flexible wand may be obtained through the Mercedes-Benz Standard Service Equipment Program website.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note
Mercedes BenzC3002008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC3502008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC632008, 2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzC63 Amg2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzSlk2802006-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzSlk3002009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzSlk3502005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes BenzSlk552005-2009Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg C632010-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg E63s2014, 2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Slc432017-2020Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzAmg Slk552013, 2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC2502012-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC3002010-2014Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC3502010-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzC632011Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE2502014-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.
Mercedes-benzE3502010-2016Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

Buyer checklist

  1. Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
  2. Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
  3. Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
  4. Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
  5. Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.

Frequently asked questions

What is NHTSA service bulletin 11032684?

Complaint Potential corrosion on the rear axle carrier Cause Due to market-specific conditions such as moisture, ingress of dirt and/or environmental influences, corrosion can occur on the rear axle carrier Remedy In the event of a complaint, the optimized repair method must be used when replacing the rear axle carrier. The repair method for the respective model series can be found in the attachment. Repair.

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.

Check the exact VIN before you buy

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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