Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V457000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-06-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V457000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
1,002
Reported to NHTSA
2019-06-14
Owners notified
2019-11-04

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.

Safety risk

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft, including the flange, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090018.

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.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2017 2016

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.