MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43, AMG GLC63, GLC 300, GLC 350 E and 1 more (2016-2018): Seat belts
Recall 18V177000 · Mar 15, 2018 · Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
121,858
vehicles affected
121,858
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V177000
- Date
- Mar 15, 2018
- Maker
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Units affected
- 121,858
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seat belts > Rear/other > Buckle assembly; Structure > Body > Roof and pillars
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
5 models, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GLC43 | 2017-2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | Amg GLC63 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC300 | 2016-2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC 350 E | 2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V177000?
5 models: Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC43 (2017-2018), Mercedes-Benz Amg GLC63 (2018), Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2018) and 2 more, about 121,858 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V177000?
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.
What can happen?
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.