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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT

2 recalls Risk Grade: B+ Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #21V478000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
What Happened
Your 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT's driveshaft might not be properly attached, which could lead to it breaking off.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft breaks, you could lose power and have a higher risk of being in a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will inspect and replace your driveshaft for free, at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #19V457000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
What Happened
Your vehicle's driveshaft, which connects the engine and transmission, may not be properly attached, causing it to separate while driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft separates, you may lose control of your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A Mercedes-Benz dealership will replace the driveshaft and its attached flange at no cost to you, free of charge.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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POWER TRAIN
2 recalls

Other MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT Years

2021
2 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
5 recalls
2017
5 recalls

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