Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model Of Vehicle
AMG GT S
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V308000
Component Description
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150601
End Of Manufacture
20150724
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
136
Date Owners Notified
20160729
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz Usa, Llc
Date Report Received
20160517