2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C Roadster | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Roadster | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt S — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Published December 21, 2017 · Recall initiated: December 18, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V818000, published December 21, 2017 and initiated December 18, 2017. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C Roadster | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Roadster | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt S — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- AMG GT C ROADSTER
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT C ROADSTER | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C Roadster | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt Roadster | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt S — Air bags: sensor: occupant classification recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V818000 on December 21, 2017. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: AMG GT C ROADSTER.