NHTSA Campaign 21V478000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Filed by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
NHTSA campaign 21V478000 covers 2 vehicles and concerns the power train:driveline:driveshaft. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 21V478000 (2)
Mercedes-Benz (2)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 21V478000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.