MERCEDES BENZ GLC63S AMG 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V905000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ | GLC63S AMG | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-01 | 2018-12-19 | 2019-01-30 |
Production Dates: 2017-09-06 - 2018-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019020004
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 809
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
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."
A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
