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Mercedes-Benz recall 2021090008

Mercedes-Benz calls it 2021090008. NHTSA filed it as campaign 21V478000 on Jun 25, 2021: power train on the 2016–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 1,522 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
21V4780002016–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GTPower TrainJun 25, 20211,522high
Problem 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. Risk A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 21V478000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 2021090008 is the number Mercedes-Benz assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 21V478000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 2021090008 the same recall as 21V478000?

Yes. 2021090008 is Mercedes-Benz’s own number for it; 21V478000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 2021090008 cover?

2016–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, 1,522 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 2021090008 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.