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2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. The most recent was reported on June 25, 2021. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AMG GT, AMG GT S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V478000June 25, 2021Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
19V457000June 14, 2019Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
17V177000March 14, 2017Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
16V308000May 17, 2016Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Systems involved: Power Train (3) · Air Bags (1) · Communication (1) · Electrical System (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 21V478000Manufacturer no. 2021090008

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
June 25, 2021
Owner notification
October 15, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,522 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V478000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V787000Manufacturer no. 2019120008

Communication

Report received by NHTSA
November 1, 2019
Owner notification
December 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,226 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT S

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf

Safety risk

An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V787000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V457000Manufacturer no. 2019090018

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
June 14, 2019
Owner notification
November 4, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,002 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
June 1, 2015 – March 24, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2017 AMG GTS and 2017 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may be insufficient, causing the driveshaft to separate while in motion.

Safety risk

If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V457000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V177000

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2017
Owner notification
April 21, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
51 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
January 1, 2008 – March 1, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT S

Components: Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V177000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V308000

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
May 17, 2016
Owner notification
July 29, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
136 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
June 1, 2015 – July 24, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT S

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V308000, filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 28, 2021.