Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Recall R/2016/141: Engine May Stall/stop Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 74
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1615
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT vehicles built between 1 June 2015 and 24 July 2015. The connection of the carbon drive shaft to the engine/transmission flange may not be to specification. The dealer will replace if necessary the drive shaft. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s 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.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL/STOP UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: 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. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the drive shaft. If necessary the drive shaft will be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: engine may stall/stop unexpectedly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace if necessary the drive shaft.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT built between 1 June 2015 and 24 July 2015 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 74 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1615 or the DVSA reference R/2016/141. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GT, GLC, S Class, SLProcessor Starter/Generator | Urgent | R/2025/124 | |
| AMG GT, CLS, E ClassTightness of transmission wiring harness connector | Low | R/2024/307 | |
| AMG GT, CLS, E ClassTightness of transmission wiring harness connector | Low | R/2024/305 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2016/139 on 28 Jun 2016, for engine may stall/stop unexpectedly. The one launched after it was R/2016/150 on 18 Jul 2016, for threaded connection of the right rear seat belt end fitting may fail in a collision. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/141, launched 7 July 2016. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.