NHTSA Campaign 18V683000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Oct 1, 2018 · 4,702 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 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 felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100002.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLC43 | 2017 | 4,702 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLC43 | 2018 | 4,702 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG GLC63 | 2018 | 4,702 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC 300 | 2018 | 4,702 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC 350 E | 2018 | 4,702 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC300 | 2016 | 4,702 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | GLC300 | 2017 | 4,702 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V683000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.