Mercedes-Benz recall: Seat belts
What is 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.
What could happen
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc43 2017–2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg Glc63 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 300 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Glc 350 E 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Glc300 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V683000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 1, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,702
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 6, 2015 to May 31, 2018
- Part
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly; Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018100002
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 recall: Exterior lighting Feb 2, 2024
- Mercedes-Benz / Mercedes-Maybach recall: Structure Dec 15, 2023
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Power train Jul 11, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention Apr 8, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention May 14, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Oct 23, 2020
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.