Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 17V818000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2017-12-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V818000

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification

Component
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-18
Owners notified
2018-01-26

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT2017
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Roadster2017
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Roadster2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.