Mercedes-Benz USA – Passenger Airbag may not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208

Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC63 AMG Coupe, GLC63S AMG Coupe, and GLC63 vehicles. In the event of a crash, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front seat passengers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”


Report Received Date 12/19/2018
NHTSA ID 18V905000
Consequence Summary A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action MBUSA has notified owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software parameters, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019020004.
Recall Code 2019020004
Potentially Affected 809
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V905000)

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