Vehicle recall R/2016/141

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recall: Engine may stall/stop unexpectedly

DVSA recall R/2016/141 names the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. It was launched 7 July 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 June 2015 to 24 July 2015.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/141
Launched: 7 July 2016
Issued by: MERCEDES BENZ UK LIMITED
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1615
Vehicles: 74 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The connection of the carbon drive shaft to the engine/transmission flange may not be to specification. Warnings of the development of the concern are: there will be noise malfunctions in the transmission and in isolated cases loss of drive.

The fix

Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the drive shaft. If necessary the drive shaft will be replaced.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT	1 June 2015 to 24 July 2015	74

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Other recalls for these models

R/2017/199 Window airbags may fail to deploy as intended 1 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2017/342 Passenger seat occupancy sensing system may malfunction 5 January 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/067 Roll bar configuration does not meet legal requirements 15 March 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/097 Front seat belt may jam 25 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/096 Front seat belt may jam 25 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/267 Riveting of the seat belt housing cover at front seats may not comply with specification and rivets may fail 19 October 2018, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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