MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT (2017) recall — Power Train
Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling 2016-2017 AMG GTS and GT vehicles due to potential driveshaft separation causing loss of drive and increased crash risk. Owners must contact MBUSA for free replacement of carbon-fiber driveshaft.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GT and GTS models because the driveshaft could separate while driving, leading to loss of power and increased crash risk. This affects vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2017. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226223-mercedes-benz-2017-amg-gt-power-train-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226223-mercedes-benz-2017-amg-gt-power-train-recall-risk-of · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V457000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2017 AMG GT Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash from Driveshaft Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226223-mercedes-benz-2017-amg-gt-power-train-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #19V457000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V457000).
Why it’s dangerous
The carbon-fiber driveshaft may not bond properly with the engine/transmission flange, causing it to separate while the vehicle is moving. This separation can lead to loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS and GT vehicles are affected. Drivers of these models are most at risk if the driveshaft separates during operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS or GT. The recall began November 4, 2019, and MBUSA will notify affected owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact MBUSA
Call 1-800-367-6372 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free driveshaft replacement.
Get Driveshaft Replacement
Dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft and flange at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft, including the flange, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090018.
Questions people ask
Why is my Mercedes-Benz AMG GT being recalled?
The carbon-fiber driveshaft may not bond properly with the engine/transmission flange, causing it to separate while driving and potentially leading to loss of power and increased crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2016-2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTS or GT model. MBUSA will notify affected owners starting November 4, 2019.
Is there a deadline to fix this issue?
The recall began November 4, 2019, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement; dealers will contact you when they can schedule the repair.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V457000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 19V457000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the carbon-fiber draft shaft, including the flange, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019090018. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V457000 (June 14, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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