Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
What could happen
If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA'S number for this recall is 2017120018.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt C 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt R 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Gt S 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V826000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 18, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 30, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,263
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 25, 2016 to Dec 11, 2017
- Part
- Seat belts
- Maker's own recall number
- 2017120018
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system May 20, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Electrical system Feb 5, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Oct 15, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Mar 29, 2018
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Dec 18, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.