NHTSA Campaign 18V177000

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Mar 15, 2018 · 121,858 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

Consequence

If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030012.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 2017 121,858
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 2018 121,858
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 2018 121,858
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 2018 121,858
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 2018 121,858
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 2016 121,858
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC300 2017 121,858

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V177000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.