Vehicle recall 21V478000 · June 25, 2021
2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V478000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 25, 2021
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2021090008
- Owner notification
- October 15, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,522
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
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