Report Date
Oct 15, 2018
Component
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
Affected Vehicles
2
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.
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.