Recall 18V724000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Report Date

20181015

Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2018	MERCEDES BENZ	AMG GT
2018	MERCEDES BENZ	AMG GT C

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