Mercedes-Benz USA is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles due to potential driveshaft separation causing loss of drive power and increased crash risk. Owners should contact MBUSA for free inspections and replacements.
A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles with a possible driveshaft separation risk that could lead to loss of drive power and higher crash risk. Affected owners should have their driveshafts inspected and replaced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226225-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226225-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V478000
“Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2017) Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Driveshaft Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226225-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall 21V478000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V478000).
The carbon-fiber driveshaft may separate from its mounting flange due to insufficient bonding. This separation can cause loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash while driving.
Owners of 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT vehicles are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk due to potential driveshaft separation during operation.
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The recall covers specific models with potential driveshaft separation issues.
Call 1-800-367-6372 to get your vehicle inspected and have the driveshaft replaced if necessary.
Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft at no cost if needed.
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.
The carbon-fiber driveshaft may separate from its mounting flange due to insufficient bonding, which can cause loss of drive power and increase crash risk.
Check if your vehicle is a 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The recall covers specific models with potential driveshaft separation issues.
Dealers will inspect and replace the carbon-fiber driveshaft at no cost if needed.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V478000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 21V478000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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