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NHTSA Recall 18V905000: Inflator module (air bags)

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 809 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63.

809
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2019
owners notified (March 1)
NHTSA campaign18V905000
Manufacturer campaign2019020004
ComponentAIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE
Report receivedDecember 19, 2018
Owner notificationMarch 1, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (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."

Safety risk

A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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 18V905000

Make and modelModel years
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC632018, 2019
Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63S2018, 2019

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.