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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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