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Recall 18V-905

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recalled the 2018 to 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).

At a glance

Campaign number
18V-905
Reported
December 19, 2018
Vehicles affected
809 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020004.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles