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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V818📅 Dec 21, 2017

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT & 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Roadster + 2 more recall: airbag

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.

💥 The risk

A passenger air bag that is incorrectly activated or deactivated in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment.

🔧 The fix

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V818000
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
8
Component
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION
Owner phone
1-877-496-3691
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 26, 2018
Built
Oct 25, 2016 – Dec 22, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V818 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V818?

2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT & 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Roadster + 2 more. 8 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-496-3691.