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- SEAT BELTS: REAR/OTHER:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain rear outboard seat belt latch plates can retract into the interior paneling, so rear passengers may be unable to fasten their seat belts. Without a secured seat belt, a rear passenger has an increased risk of injury in a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will install a buffer on the C-pillar paneling to correct the problem. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners, and the recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and reference recall number 2018030012.
Owners should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 201620172018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2018 |