Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63, AMG GLC63S: Inflator module

Date

Dec. 19, 2018

Filed by

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2018, 2019); Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S (2018, 2019)

Component

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

809

What can happen

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.

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 1, 2019

Manufacturer campaign number

2019020004

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

208

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

18V905000

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.