The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V478000·Announced 2021-06-25

Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG GT Vehicles for Driveshaft Separation Risk

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles because an insufficient bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and flange could cause separation, leading to loss of drive power and increased 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 loss of drive power and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient. This condition could result in the driveshaft separating from the vehicle.

A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 1,522 vehicles in the United States.

Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed on October 15, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Drivetrain
Hazard
Affected units
1,522

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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