CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
- Risk
- A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021090008.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles may have insufficient bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and its flange. If the bond fails, the driveshaft can separate from the vehicle's drivetrain.
A separated driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, check whether it is covered by this recall by entering your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup site or by contacting an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will inspect the carbon-fiber driveshaft and replace it if necessary. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2021. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2021090008.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 201620172018 |
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