Mercedes-benz Amg Glc63s recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 19, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recalls 2018–2019 Mercedes-benz Amg Glc63s, Amg Glc63

Recall number

18V905000

Brand / firm

Mercedes-benz

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 809 units

Why it was recalled

A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.