NHTSA recall 18V-683 (18V683000)
seat belts recall reported October 1, 2018 - about 4,702 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V683000
- Also written as
- 18V-683
- Manufacturer number
- 2018100002
- Reported
- October 1, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~4,702
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.
Why it is dangerous
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, 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 2018100002.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-683 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.