2016 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Safety Ratings
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US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 16V308000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | MAY 16, 2016 |
Component: | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 136 |
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
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.
Dates of Manufacture:
MAY 31, 2015 to JUL 23, 2015 **********************************
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 17V177000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | MAR 13, 2017 |
Component: | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 51 |
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles. Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
If the air bags do not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Dates of Manufacture:
DEC 31, 2007 to FEB 28, 2017 **********************************
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 19V457000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | JUN 13, 2019 |
Component: | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 1002 |
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy:
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.
Dates of Manufacture:
MAY 31, 2015 to MAR 23, 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2019090018 **********************************
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: | 19V787000 |
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Mfg's Report Date: | OCT 31, 2019 |
Component: | COMMUNICATION |
Potential Number Of Units Affected: | 24226 |
Summary:
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Consequence:
An inaccurate vehicle location may delay emergency responders, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019120008.
Dates of Manufacture:
JAN 19, 2012 to OCT 05, 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
2019120008
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