4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Posted on: 2017-12-21
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-12-26
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2018 mercedes-benz amg gt, amg gt r, amg gt c and amg gt s vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
Consequence
If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, 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.
DEFECT #3 - AIR BAGS: OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM - OCS (FRONT PASSENGER)
Posted on: 2017-12-21
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - SEAT BELTS
Posted on: 2017-12-26
Description
Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2018 mercedes-benz amg gt, amg gt r, amg gt c and amg gt s vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts.
Consequence
If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, 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.