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SevereNHTSA·19V457000·Announced 2019-06-14

Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG GT Vehicles for Driveshaft Separation Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2017 AMG GT vehicles because the carbon-fiber driveshaft may separate, causing a loss of drive and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft separation) that can lead to a loss of drive and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient. This condition can cause the driveshaft to separate while the vehicle is in motion.

If the driveshaft separates, the vehicle may experience a loss of drive, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on November 4, 2019.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, including the flange, free of charge. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
1,002

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • AMG GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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