NHTSA recall 18V-905 (18V905000)
air bags recall reported December 19, 2018 - about 809 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V905000
- Also written as
- 18V-905
- Manufacturer number
- 2019020004
- Reported
- December 19, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~809
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC63S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software parameters, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020004.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-905 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
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.