MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT (2016-2018): Power train
Recall 21V478000 · Jun 25, 2021 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
1,522
vehicles affected
1,522
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V478000
- Date
- Jun 25, 2021
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Units affected
- 1,522
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GT | 2016-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V478000?
1 model: Mercedes-Benz Amg GT (2016-2018), about 1,522 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V478000?
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.
What can happen?
A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.