2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Roadster and others recall: occupant classification
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on December 18, 2017. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Dec 18, 2017
- owners notified
- Jan 26, 2018
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification
- What is wrong
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT & AMG GT-C Roadster and 2018 AMG GT-S & GT Roadster vehicles equipped with AMG Performance Seats. The passenger occupant classification system (OCS) might not function properly, possibly causing the passenger frontal air bag to be incorrectly deactivated or incorrectly activated in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- A passenger air bag that is incorrectly activated or deactivated in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.
Recall number 17V818000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 17V818000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C Roadster and others occupant classification?
Yes. Recall 17V818000, reported on December 18, 2017, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V818000?
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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