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- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
- Risk
- If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, 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 2018100008.
- 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
Some vehicles have software that can cause both stages of the front airbags to deploy in a low-speed crash, when only the first stage should fire. Because the airbags may not deploy as intended, the risk of injury in a crash is increased.
The airbag control module software will be updated by an authorized dealer. Mercedes-Benz USA will notify affected owners, and the software update is free of charge. Owners who want more information can call Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 and refer to recall number 2018100008.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to schedule the repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C | 2018 |