NHTSA Recall # | 149725 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V457000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2019090018 |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | AMG GT |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Date of notification | 04/11/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/06/15 |
End date of manufacturing | 24/03/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 14/06/19 |
Report created | 17/06/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1002 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |