A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft

Date Announced

JUN 25, 2021

Vehicles Affected

1,522

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2021090008

NHTSA Campaign #

21V478000

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 1
• Chronology - Supplement to Original Submission
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 4
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-4
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 3
• Recall 573 Report - Amendment 2
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Recall Campaign Launch Notification Check Carbon-Fiber Driveshaft Bonding Wave 1 MY16-17 190 (AMG GT-Class)
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Carbon-Fiber Driveshaft Bonding
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-1