Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.
Mercedes-Benz USA – Incorrect Software for Air Bag Control Unit
| Report Received Date | 10/15/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V724000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008. |
| Recall Code | 2018100008 |
| Potentially Affected | 2 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V724000) |
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