MERCEDES BENZ GLC63 AMG 2019: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : GLC63 AMG | Year : 2019 |
| Build Dates : 2017-09-06 - 2018-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V905000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-12-19 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2019020004 | ||
| Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 809 | ||
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Summary:
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." |
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Consequence:
A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208 | |
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Notes:
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. |
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