VIN Decoder Results

WDDYK8AA5JA020149

Basic Information

Vehicle Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Vehicle Model

AMG GT

Vehicle Trim

AMG GT C

Additional Information

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Vehicle Descriptor

WDDYK8AA*JA

Manufacturer Name

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model Year

2018

Plant City

SINDELFINGEN

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Note

Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.

Body Class

Convertible/Cabriolet

Doors

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Transmission Style

Automated Manual Transmission (AMT)

Transmission Speeds

Engine Number Of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

4000

Displacement (CI)

244.0949763789

Displacement (L)

Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine Model

M178

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

550

Cooling Type

Water

Other Engine Info

DIRECT FUEL INJECTION

Turbo

Yes

Engine Manufacturer

Daimler

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 seat belts with load limiters and pretensioners for driver and front passenger.

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

VIN Breakdown

WDD World Manufacturer Identifier

YK8AA Vehicle Descriptor Section

5 Check Digit

JA020149 Vehicle Identifier Section

Safety Recalls (5 Found)

Total Recalls

Vehicle

2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT

Source

NHTSA Database

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.

Consequence: If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.

Campaign: 18V724000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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.

Consequence: A separated driveshaft may cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign: 21V478000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle mod...

Consequence: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may cont

Campaign: 21V058000

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