MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT 2017: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V478000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG GT 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-15 2021-06-25 2021-06-28

Production Dates: 2016-10-25 - 2016-12-22

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2021090008

Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1522

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.