2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S recall: driveshaft
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on May 17, 2016. It covers about 136 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 136
- reported
- May 17, 2016
- owners notified
- Jul 29, 2016
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V308000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 16V308000
Is there a recall on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 16V308000, reported on May 17, 2016, covers about 136 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V308000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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