The Mercedes-AMG GT S may be a tremendous sports car, but even it isn’t immune to the gremlin that is the automotive recall. Every car is susceptible to problems as the AMG GT S found out when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of 136 AMG GT S coupe models in the U.S. because of issues with the powertrain.
According to the NHTSA, the root cause of the problem lies in the adhesive bond between the carbon fiber driveshaft and the rear flange. In the agency’s words, the bond “may fail,” which could result in the loss of torque to the rear wheels. In the event this happens, the driver may not be able to move the vehicle, or in other cases, cause a deceleration when the car is moving. This could increase the risk of a vehicular crash, a situation that prompted Mercedes to issue the recall and a stop-sale order on all the affected models.
Mercedes didn’t say whether the problem has caused any crashes, injuries, or fatalities, but it did admit that the problem came to its attention when it received a complaint in the U.S. back in October 2015 from a driver that head “noticeable noises beneath his vehicle.” Two similar cases have been reported, although those incidents happened in Saudi Arabia and Japan.
The recall is expected to begin by the end of June 2016. As such, AMG GT S owners are advised to contact Mercedes’ customer service and if it’s determined that their cars are one of the 136 affected models, Mercedes dealers will replace the carbon fiber driveshaft at no cost to the owner.
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