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NHTSA recall 18V905000

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 and 1 more

Reported Dec 19, 2018809 vehicles affectedMercedes-Benz USA, LLC.Maker’s number 2019020004Built Sep 6, 2017 – Nov 1, 2018

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."

The risk

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

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63
20182019
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S
20182019

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.