Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V838000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V838000 by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. Affecting 2018 c300 cabriolet, c300 coupe, c300 4matic cabriolet, c300, c300 4matic coupe, c300 4matic, c43 amg cabriolet, c43 amg coupe, c63 s amg cabriolet, c350e plug-in hybrid, c63 amg cabriolet, c63 amg coupe, c63 s amg coupe, c63 amg, c63 s amg, 2018-2019 glc300 4matic coupe, glc300, glc63 amg coupe, glc300 4matic, glc350e plug-in hybrid, glc43 amg coupe, glc43 amg, glc63 s amg coupe, and glc63 amg vehicles equipped with audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition Includes 104,663 affected units, Incorrect Display of Passenger Air Bag Status, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 c300 cabriolet, c300 coupe, c300 4matic cabriolet, c300, c300 4matic coupe, c300 4matic, c43 amg cabriolet, c43 amg coupe, c63 s amg cabriolet, c350e plug-in hybrid, c63 amg cabriolet, c63 amg coupe, c63 s amg coupe, c63 amg, c63 s amg, 2018-2019 glc300 4matic coupe, glc300, glc63 amg coupe, glc300 4matic, glc350e plug-in hybrid, glc43 amg coupe, glc43 amg, glc63 s amg coupe, and glc63 amg vehicles equipped with audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 c300 cabriolet, c300 coupe, c300 4matic cabriolet, c300, c300 4matic coupe, c300 4matic, c43 amg cabriolet, c43 amg coupe, c63 s amg cabriolet, c350e plug-in hybrid, c63 amg cabriolet, c63 amg coupe, c63 s amg coupe, c63 amg, c63 s amg, 2018-2019 glc300 4matic coupe, glc300, glc63 amg coupe, glc300 4matic, glc350e plug-in hybrid, glc43 amg coupe, glc43 amg, glc63 s amg coupe, and glc63 amg vehicles equipped with audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. the status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.

Corrective Action

Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. the recall began january 3, 2019. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018120009.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V838000
Manufacturer: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-11-27T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect display of passenger air bag status
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 104,663

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2018120009
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 c300 cabriolet, c300 coupe, c300 4matic cabriolet, c300, c300 4matic coupe, c300 4matic, c43 amg cabriolet, c43 amg coupe, c63 s amg cabriolet, c350e plug-in hybrid, c63 amg cabriolet, c63 amg coupe, c63 s amg coupe, c63 amg, c63 s amg, 2018-2019 glc300 4matic coupe, glc300, glc63 amg coupe, glc300 4matic, glc350e plug-in hybrid, glc43 amg coupe, glc43 amg, glc63 s amg coupe, and glc63 amg vehicles equipped with audio 20 head units and automatic child seat recognition. the status of the passenger side air bag may not display correctly.
Consequence Summary: If the passenger air bag is incorrectly displayed as 'on' when it is not, a front seat passenger may be unaware that the air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will update the audio head unit software, free of charge. the recall began january 3, 2019. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2018120009.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 18V838000
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Created At: 1742808662
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