Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT C, AMG GT R and others: Seat belts

Date

Dec. 18, 2017

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (2018); Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C (2018); Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R (2018); Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S (2018)

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.

Potentially affected

1263

What can happen

If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

March 30, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

2017120018

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

17V826000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.