CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels.
- Risk
- If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The carbon-fiber driveshaft can separate from its rear flange because the adhesive bond holding them together may fail. When that happens, power no longer reaches the rear wheels, so the car may be unable to move or may slow down suddenly while driving, which raises the risk of a crash.
This recall covers certain 2016 model year vehicles built between June 1, 2015 and July 24, 2015. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace it if necessary, at no charge to you.
To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, referencing recall number 2016050008. The recall began July 29, 2016.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 2016 |
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