NHTSA Recall # | 140450 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V826000 |
MFG Compaign # | 2017120018 |
Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
Supplier | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Brand | MERCEDES-BENZ |
Model | AMG GT |
Model Year | 2018 |
Component | SEAT BELTS |
Date of notification | 30/03/18 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 25/10/16 |
End date of manufacturing | 11/12/17 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 18/12/17 |
Report created | 26/12/17 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 1263 |
Defect summary | Mercedes-benz usa, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain model year 2018 mercedes-benz amg gt, amg gt r, amg gt c and amg gt s vehicles. The seat belts may bind within the guidance loops possibly causing slack in the seat belts. |
Consequence summary | If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash. |
Corrective action | Mbusa will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, free of charge. The recall began march 30, 2018. Owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-877-496-3691. Mbusa's number for this recall is 2017120018. |
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). |