Recalls for your 2016 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt S

Recalls for 2016 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt S

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DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT


Posted on: 2016-05-17
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - COMMUNICATION


Posted on: 2019-11-04
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

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.safercar.gov.