Recall 18V683000

SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20181001
Component
SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

Safety Consequence

If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100002.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 MERCEDES BENZ GLC300
2017 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC43
2017 MERCEDES BENZ GLC300
2018 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC43
2018 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC63
2018 MERCEDES BENZ GLC 300
2018 MERCEDES BENZ GLC 350 E

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.