The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18V724000·Announced 2018-10-15

Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2018 AMG GT Models for Air Bag Software Issue

Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2018 AMG GT and AMG GT C Cabrio vehicles because a software error may cause both stages of the frontal air bags to deploy in a low-speed 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 restraint system defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. The recall addresses a software incompatibility in the air bag/restraint control module. In the event of a low-speed crash, this defect may cause both stages of the frontal air bags to deploy instead of only the first stage deploying as intended.

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on November 2, 2018. Owners will be notified by MBUSA, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software free of charge.

Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT, AMG GT C
Brand
MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bags
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • AMG GT
  • AMG GT C

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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