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2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S Recalled by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Date: May 17, 2016
Company: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Status: Ongoing
Source: NHTSA

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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.

Affected Products

2016 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S. 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.

Why Was This Recalled?

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.

Where Was This Sold?

Nationwide

About Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. has 11 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the NHTSA. Last updated March 27, 2026. View original report