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2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 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 C ROADSTER, AMG GT S.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
21V478000June 25, 2021Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
21V058000February 5, 2021Communication › Auto Crash Notification
19V787000November 1, 2019Communication
19V457000June 14, 2019Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
17V818000December 18, 2017Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Systems involved: Communication (2) · Power Train (2) · Air Bags (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 21V058000Manufacturer no. 2021020025

Communication › Auto Crash Notification

Report received by NHTSA
February 5, 2021
Owner notification
March 12, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,292,258 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT, AMG GT S

Components: Communication › Auto Crash Notification; Electrical System › Software

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of the communication module may fail to communicate the correct vehicle location for the emergency call system (eCall) in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021020025.

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 21V058000, 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 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
January 20, 2012 – October 6, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT, 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 2017 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 17V818000

Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification

Report received by NHTSA
December 18, 2017
Owner notification
January 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
October 25, 2016 – December 22, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
AMG GT, AMG GT C ROADSTER

Defect summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

A passenger air bag that is incorrectly activated or deactivated in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

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 17V818000, 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.