NHTSA Campaign 16V308000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported May 17, 2016 · 136 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 AMG GT S vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015 to July 24, 2015. In affected vehicles, the adhesive bond between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the rear flange may fail, and as a result, there may be a loss of torque to the rear wheels.
Consequence
If the adhesive bond fails and results in a loss of torque to the rear wheels, the vehicle operator may be unable to move the vehicle, or may experience deceleration if the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on July 29, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2016050008.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GT S | 2016 | 136 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V308000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.