MERCEDES BENZ GLC63S AMG 2018: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Information

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

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."

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.

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.