Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Recall R/2019/302: The Bonding Between The Carbon Fibre Driveshaft And The Engine Transmission Flange May Not…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2019
- Launched
- 293
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1944
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT vehicles built between 1 June 2015 and 31 March 2016. The bonding between the carbon-fibre driveshaft and the engine-/transmission flange might not meet the specification. The dealer will replace the carbon-fibre driveshaft on the affected vehicles. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bonding between the carbon-fibre driveshaft and the engine-/transmission flange might not meet the specification.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BONDING BETWEEN THE CARBON FIBRE DRIVESHAFT AND THE ENGINE TRANSMISSION FLANGE MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS Defect: The bonding between the carbon-fibre driveshaft and the engine-/transmission flange might not meet the specification. Remedy: Replace the carbon-fibre driveshaft on the affected vehicles.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bonding between the carbon fibre driveshaft and the engine transmission flange may not meet specifications.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the carbon-fibre driveshaft on the affected vehicles.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT built between 1 June 2015 and 31 March 2016 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 293 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 SRPC1944 or the DVSA reference R/2019/302. 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
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2019/281 on 6 Nov 2019, for the engine coolant pump electric line may contact and chafe the engine fan. The one launched after it was R/2019/354 on 7 Nov 2019, for the refrigerant used in the air condition system does not meet legal requirements. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/302, launched 7 November 2019. 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.