NHTSA Safety Recalls
2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Recalls
The 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt has 2 NHTSA safety recalls on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the car's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
2 recalls on the 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA 19V457000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
NHTSA 21V478000- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Checking your own car
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2016 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard or door jamb and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the car is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.