# Service bulletin LI35.31\-P\-066469

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 11015616
- Published by NHTSA: 2025\-03\-14
- Manufacturer's number: LI35.31\-P\-066469
- Manufacturer's date: 2025\-03\-12
- NHTSA component: POWER TRAIN

## NHTSA's summary

Complaint Possible humming noises from the drivetrain in the area of the rear axle, especially during tight cornering in the lower speed range. Cause Additives in rear axle differential oil Remedy Note: Please follow the instructions in this document. The replacement of components \(other than those named for processing\) is not effective. Remedy: A test drive must be performed. For accurate analysis \(localization\) of the noise, the "Steelman Chassis Ear" noise diagnosis kit can be used, for example. If the rear axle differential is unambiguously identified as the cause \(noise source\), the oil must be replaced. Observe the following: 1. Warm up the oil in the differential by means of a short test drive. 2. Drain the oil from the differential and fill it with new oil according to the parts list in the attachment. Please follow the procedure described in AR.35.31\-P\-0523OLC. Note: To ensure that the differential is drained as completely as possible, both rear wheels should be rotated slowly 2\-3 turns while draining. Make sure that as little residual oil as possible remains in the differential. 3. Please advise the customer that in isolated cases the problem may continue to occur for another 30 to 60 miles after the oil has been replaced. If the problem is still present after the appropriate mileage: • Double check the appropriate mileage was driven. • Repeat the flushing and filling procedure a second time, make sure to properly flush all the diff fluid out • If no change after the second flush and additional mileage. replace the rear diff

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2025/MC-11015616-0001.pdf)
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## Components

Transmission and driveline

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG C43
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG C63
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG C63S
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG E43
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG GLC43
- 2021 to 2022 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG GLE53
- 2023 to 2024 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG GLE53 4MATIC\+
- 2021 to 2022 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG GLE63 S
- 2023 to 2024 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC\+
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG S63
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ AMG SLC43
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ C 300
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ C350E
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ E300
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLC300
- 2020 to 2024 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLE 350
- 2025 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC
- 2020 to 2024 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLE 450
- 2024 to 2025 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLE 450E 4MATIC
- 2020 to 2021 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLE 580
- 2022 to 2024 MERCEDES\-BENZ GLE 580 4MATIC
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ S550
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ S550E
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ S600
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ SLC 43 AMG
- 2017 MERCEDES\-BENZ SLC300
- 2017 MERCEDES\-MAYBACH S550
- 2017 MERCEDES\-MAYBACH S600

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