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HighNHTSA·18V683000·Announced 2018-10-01

Mercedes-Benz Recalls GLC Models Due to 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 safety-critical component (seat belts) that may fail to function, creating a risk of injury in a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 4Matic vehicles. The recall involves 4,702 vehicles.

The seat belt latch plates for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling. This defect prevents occupants from using the seat belts, which increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 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 Belts
Hazard
Affected units
4,702

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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