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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227254-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-s-2016-recall-power-train · Recall date May 17, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V308000
“MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S (2016) recall — Power Train.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 17, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227254-mercedes-benz-amg-gt-s-2016-recall-power-train. Based on NHTSA recall 16V308000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V308000 — Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S (2016) recall — Power Train Hello, I own a MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S (2016) recall — Power Train that is covered by recall 16V308000 from Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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