2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published April 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 29, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V208000, published April 2, 2018 and initiated March 29, 2018. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
What to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- GLC 350 E
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT C
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V208000 on April 2, 2018. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
What should I do if I have this product?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: GLC 350 E.