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Mercedes-Benz 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.

NHTSA campaign 16V-308 · Reported May 17, 2016 · 136 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
VEHICLES AFFECTED
136
REMEDY
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the driveline driveshaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-308.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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