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

Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft

Date Announced

JUN 14, 2019

Vehicles Affected

1,002

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2019090018

NHTSA Campaign #

19V457000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Chronology
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report Amendment 2
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RCMN-19V457-2642.pdf / NCU - MY16-17 190 Carbon-Fiber Driveshaft Bonding
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers, etc.) Recall Campaign Initial Notification Carbon-Fiber Driveshaft Bonding MY16-17 190 (GT-Class)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - RE: Recall Campaign Update Notification Carbon-Fiber Driveshaft Bonding – Update MY16-17 190 (GT-Class)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• Chronology - supplement to original submission
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 4