Recalls: Mercedes-AMG C190 GT
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mercedes-AMG C190 GT
Mercedes-AMG C190 GT: loose driveshaft joint
In July 2016, a recall was issued for Mercedes AMG GT vehicles because a joint on the drive shaft may come loose, resulting in a loss of drive – this could pose a collision hazard to the occupants and/or other road users (PRA 2016/15520).
2017 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT S: front seat detection software
In January 2018, a recall was issued for Mercedes-AMG C190 GT S vehicles that were available for sale from 2 January 2017 to 1 April 2017. In these vehicles, the software that determined the classification of the front passenger may not function correctly, such that 1) an installed child seat may be identified as a person, or 2) a lightweight person may be identified as a child season. The front passenger airbag may therefore activate despite a child seat being installed, or the front passenger airbag may be deactivated when there was a passenger. In both cases, there was a risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant in the event of airbag deployment. For the VINs of the recalled Mercedes-AMG C190 GT S vehicles, please see PRA 2017/16503.
2017 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT R, GT C and GT S: seatbelt may jam in its guide loop
In May 2018, a recall was issued for Mercedes-AMG C190 GT R, GT C and GT S vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 June 2017 to 31 December 2017. For these vehicles, the seatbelt may jam in the seatbelt guide loop and this could impair the seatbelt’s ability to restrain the passenger in a heavy braking situation. For the VINs of the recalled Mercedes-AMG C190 GT R, GT C and GT S vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16794.
2016-17 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT and GT S: front seat detection software #2
In September 2018, recall campaign RC2464 was issued for Mercedes-AMG C190 GT and GT S vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 December 2016 to 28 February 2017. In these vehicles, software that determined whether the front seat was occupied may not function correctly. As a result, a child seat may be identified as a person, or a lightweight person identified as a child seat. The front passenger airbag may therefore be deployed despite a child seat being installed or deactivated when there was a passenger. In both cases, the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant would be increased in the event of a collision requiring airbag deployment. For the VINs of the recalled Mercedes-AMG C190 GT and GT S vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17050.
2018 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT: airbag housing could eject metal parts
In September 2018, recall campaign RC2520 was issued for Mercedes-AMG C190 GT vehicles that were available for sale in Australia from 1 March 2018 to 30 April 2018. In these vehicles, the airbag gas generator housing could eject metal parts if the airbags were deployed and these posed an injury risk to occupants of the vehicle. Despite its similarities with the Takata airbag recalls, this recall was not related to Takata airbags. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/17042.
2017-19 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT: seatbelt may loosen
In July 2019, recall campaign RC2691 was issued for Mercedes-AMG C190 GT vehicles that were available for sale from 1 June 2017 to 17 June 2019. In these vehicles, the seatbelt may jam in its guide loop, causing the seatbelt to loosen and not retract upon movement. If the seatbelt loosened, the restraint of the seatbelt may lose its effectiveness – this increased the risk of injury to the seat occupant in the event of a collision. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2019/17663.
Mercedes-AMG C190 GT: software update for ECU
In September 2020, recall campaign RC2795 was issued for Mercedes-AMG C190 GT vehicles. If the vehicle was shut off for more than 67 hours, the engine control unit may not function as intended. If this occurred, the vehicle may not meet the required emissions standards. To fix, the vehicle was to receive a software update. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2020/18439.
2018-20 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT: eCall system may not contact emergency services
In December 2021, recall campaign RC2932-RC2933 was issued for 2018-20 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT vehicles. Due to a software issue, the automatic network search of the emergency call system (eCall) communication module may be deactivated. If this occurred, the automatic and manual emergency call function may not be available outside of the network coverage of certain providers. If the eCall system was deactivated, it would not be possible for vehicle occupants to contact emergency services in the event of an emergency (either manually or automatically). As a consequence, emergency vehicles may not be directed to the affected vehicle or may be delayed and this could increase the risk of death if a serious injury had occurred. For this recall, no action was required by consumers since the software would be updated ‘over the air’ (i.e. without requiring a workshop visit). For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-004979.
2018-20 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT: emergency call may not contact emergency services
In April 2022, recall campaign RC2957 was issued for 2018-20 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT vehicles. Due to a software issue, the automatic network search of the emergency call system (‘eCall’) communication module may be deactivated. If the eCall system was deactivated, it would not be possible for the vehicle occupants to connect with emergency services, either manually or automatically, in the event of an emergency. As a result, emergency vehicles may not be directed to the affected vehicle or may be delayed; this could increase the risk or severity of injury. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005401.
2021 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT Black Series: wheel speed sensors damaged and VDC disabled
In May 2022, recall campaign RC3001 was issued for 2021 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT Black Series vehicles. Due to a manufacturing error, the wiring harnesses of the front wheel speed sensors may be damaged and the Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system may be deactivated. This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a collision and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. If VDC was not activated, warning lights would illuminate in the instrument cluster to alert the driver. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005423.
2015-17 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT and GT S: bonding between driveshaft and transmission flange could detach
In November 2022, recall campaign RC3081 was issued for 2015-17 Mercedes-AMG C190 GT and GT S vehicles. Due to a manufacturing defect, the bonding between the driveshaft and the engine/transmission flange may not be secured as intended. This condition could cause the connection to detach such that there would be a loss of motive power. A loss of motive power increased the risk of a collision and injury for vehicle occupants and other road users. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see REC-005552.
Problems and faults: Mercedes-AMG C190 GT
Overview
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Problems and faults: Mercedes-AMG C190 GT
No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Mercedes-AMG C190 GT.
