Recall 18V905000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20181219
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC63S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety Consequence

A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software parameters, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020004.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC63
2018 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC63S
2019 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC63
2019 MERCEDES BENZ AMG GLC63S

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