Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V208000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018 amg gt, amg gt c, glc43 amg 4matic, glc300, glc300 4matic and glc350e 4matic vehicles Includes 57 affected units, Air Bag Inflator Housing Material Failure, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 amg gt, amg gt c, glc43 amg 4matic, glc300, glc300 4matic and glc350e 4matic vehicles

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V208000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-03-29T00:00:00
Subject: Air bag inflator housing material failure
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 57

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2018050003
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 92.98

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NHTSA ID: 18V208000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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