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HighNHTSA·17V818000·Announced 2017-12-18

Mercedes-Benz Recalls AMG GT Models for Passenger Airbag Sensor Defect

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2017-2018 AMG GT models because the passenger airbag sensor may malfunction, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a safety-critical component (airbag) that may fail to deploy or deploy incorrectly, posing a risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT and AMG GT C Roadster vehicles, as well as 2018 AMG GT S and GT Roadster vehicles, that are equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The recall involves a defect in the passenger occupant classification system (OCS), which may not function properly. This malfunction could cause the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated during a crash.

The defect increases the risk of injury to passengers due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment. Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by MBUSA in January 2018, with a second letter expected in February 2018 when parts become available. Dealers will update the OCS software and, if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion free of charge. Owners may also contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT C ROADSTER, AMG GT, AMG GT ROADSTER, AMG GT S
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Airbag
Hazard
Affected units
8

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • AMG GT C ROADSTER
  • AMG GT
  • AMG GT ROADSTER
  • AMG GT S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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