Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, GLC 300 and others: Buckle assembly

Date

March 15, 2018

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2017, 2018); Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2018); Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2018); Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E (2018); Mercedes-Benz GLC300 (2016, 2017)

Component

Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Buckle Assembly; Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Description of the defect

Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

Potentially affected

121858

What can happen

If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030012.

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

April 25, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

2018030012

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V177000

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.