8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Posted on: 2017-04-14
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017 c300, c300 4matic, c300 coupe, c300 coupe 4matic, c43 amg, c43 amg coupe, c43 amg cabrio, c63 amg, c63 amg coupe, c63s amg, c63s amg coupe, c63s cabrio, glc300, glc300 4matic, glc43 amg, s550, s550 4matic, s550e, s600, s63 amg 4matic, s65, mercedes-maybach s550 4matic, and mercedes-maybach s600 vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat seatbelt pretensioners that may not function properly in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, occupant crash protection, and 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence
If the front seat seatbelt pretensioners do not function properly, the seat occupants may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belts, free of charge. The recall began october 13, 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Posted on: 2017-10-11
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling these vehicles: 2014-2018 cla250, cla250 4matic, cla45 amg 4matic, 2015-2018 gla250, gla250 4matic, gla45 amg 4matic, c300 4matic, c63s amg, 2012-2014 c250, c350, c300 4matic, e550 4matic, 2013-2014 c63 amg, 2012-2015 c250 coupe, c350 coupe, c63 amg coupe, 2013-2015 c350 4matic coupe, glk250 4matic bluetec, glk350, glk350 4matic, 2016-2017 c350e, c43 amg, 2015 c400 4matic, 2016-2018 c63 amg, glc300, glc300 4matic, 2017-2018 c300 coupe, c300 4matic coupe, c43 amg, c63 amg coupe, c63s amg coupe, c300 cabriolet, c300 4matic cabriolet, c43 amg cabriolet, c63 amg cabriolet, c63s amg cabriolet, glc300 4matic coupe, glc43 amg, glc43 amg coupe, 2014 e350 coupe, e350 4matic coupe, e350 cabriolet, e400 hybrid, 2015-2017 e400 coupe, e400 4matic coupe, e400 cabriolet, 2014-2017 e550 coupe, e550 cabriolet, b250e, 2014-2016 e250 bluetec, e63 amg 4matic wagon, 2012-2013 e350 bluetec, 2012-2016 e350, e350 4matic, 2015-2016 e400, e400 4matic, 2012 e63 amg, 2014-2015 e250 4matic bluetec, 2013-2016 e350 wagon, 2017 glc300d 4matic, and 2018 glc350e 4matic. The driver's air bag may unexpectedly deploy due to insufficient grounding of the steering components if an electrostatic discharge occurs and the air bag clockspring is broken.
Consequence
If the driver air bag inadvertently deploys, it can increase the risk of injury and a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in december 2017. 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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-11-16
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 glc300, glc300 4matic, and glc43 amg vehicles. The fixed panoramic sun roof frontal and side plastic panels may have insufficient bonding, allowing the panels to separate during vehicle operation.
Consequence
If the sun roof panels detach from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash or injury for following traffic.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bonding on the sun roof panels, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin december 2017. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2017110009.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2017-12-21
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2016-2017 glc300, glc300 4matic and glc43 4matic vehicles. These vehicles may have misadjusted headlights, possibly resulting in the low beam headlights insufficiently illuminating the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
An insufficiently illuminated roadway may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment, adjusting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 12, 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.
DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2018-03-19
Description
Mercedes benz usa llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 glc43 amg, 2016-2018 glc300 4matic, 2016-2018 glc300, 2018 glc63 amg 4matic, and 2018 glc350e 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.
Consequence
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 14, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #6 - SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2018-03-19
Description
Mercedes benz usa llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 glc43 amg, 2016-2018 glc300 4matic, 2016-2018 glc300, 2018 glc63 amg 4matic, and 2018 glc350e 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.
Consequence
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 14, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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.
DEFECT #7 - STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Posted on: 2018-03-19
Description
Mercedes benz usa llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 glc43 amg, 2016-2018 glc300 4matic, 2016-2018 glc300, 2018 glc63 amg 4matic, and 2018 glc350e 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.
Consequence
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 14, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018030012.
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.
DEFECT #8 - SEAT BELTS: REAR:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2018-03-19
Description
Mercedes benz usa llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2017-2018 glc43 amg, 2016-2018 glc300 4matic, 2016-2018 glc300, 2018 glc63 amg 4matic, and 2018 glc350e 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.
Consequence
If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin may 14, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2018030012.
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.