NHTSA Recall # | 140831 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 18V724000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2018100008 |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | AMG GT |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
Date of notification | 02/11/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/04/17 |
End date of manufacturing | 30/06/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/10/18 |
Report created | 19/10/18 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 2 |
Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc (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. |
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 notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |