NHTSA Recall 18V208000: Inflator module (air bags)
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 57 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V208000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2018050003 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | March 29, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 23, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Mercedes-Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 AMG GT, AMG GT C, GLC43 AMG 4Matic, GLC300, GLC300 4Matic and GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The housing for the driver side air bag inflator may have been made with defective steel. In the event of an air bag deployment, the defective steel may cause the inflator to improperly inflate the driver-side air bag and potentially rupture.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash involving driver air bag deployment, an improperly inflated air bag and/or an inflator rupture with sharp metal fragments might result in serious injury or death to the driver or to occupants.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V208000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.