Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT C: Air bag/restraint control module

Date

Oct. 15, 2018

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

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

Component

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module; Electrical System › Software

Description of the defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.

Potentially affected

2

What can happen

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, 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 2018100008.

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

2018100008

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V724000

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.