Component Description
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150601
End Date Of Manufacturing
20160324
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1002
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20191104
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Report Received Date
20190614
Record Creation Date
20190617
Regulation Part Number
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 Summary
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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