CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
- 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
The driver-side front air bag inflator housing may have been made with defective steel. If the driver air bag deploys, the inflator may not inflate the bag properly and could rupture, sending sharp metal fragments toward the driver and other occupants.
An improperly inflated air bag or a ruptured inflator during a crash can cause serious injury or death. Owners should not ignore this recall, because the air bag is meant to protect the driver in a collision.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front driver air bag module free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372, and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2018 |