2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, covering 1,295,102 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Power train: driveline: driveshaftReported June 25, 2021 · 1,522 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 21V478000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported February 5, 2021 · 1,292,258 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.
Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑762‑8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

Recall number 21V058000 · Recall details

Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleReported October 15, 2018 · 2 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
Risk: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.

Recall number 18V724000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported March 29, 2018 · 57 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Risk: In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑800‑367‑6372.

Recall number 18V208000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported December 18, 2017 · 1,263 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
Risk: If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.

Recall number 17V826000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT have?

5, covering power train, electrical system and air bags.

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