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

Date

Oct. 1, 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 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 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

4702

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 felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100002.

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

Nov. 2, 2018

Manufacturer campaign number

2018100002

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V683000

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.