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HighNHTSA·18V177000·Announced 2018-03-15

Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC Models for Retracting Rear Seat Belt Latch Plates

Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2016-2018 GLC models because rear seat belt latch plates may retract into the interior paneling, preventing use.

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 structural vehicle defect where seat belts may be unusable, creating a risk of injury in a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The recall involves 121,858 vehicles.

The seat belt latch plates for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling. This defect prevents occupants from being able to use the seat belts. If rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling free of charge. The recall was expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E, GLC300, AMG GLC43, GLC 300
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
121,858

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 (5)

  • GLC 350 E
  • GLC300
  • AMG GLC43
  • GLC 300
  • AMG GLC63

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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