The defect
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.
The risk
If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R | 2018 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 2018 |
Components: SEAT BELTS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 2018 | 2 | 5 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C | 2018 | 0 | 4 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S | 2018 | 0 | 3 |
Other seat belts recalls in 2017
28 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the seat belts; Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed 199 campaigns in all.
| 17V729000 17 Nov 2017 | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| 17V685000 27 Oct 2017 | Eldorado National- California, Inc. |
| 17V666000 19 Oct 2017 | Van-Con, Inc. |
| 17V659000 18 Oct 2017 | Navistar, Inc. |
| 17V617000 4 Oct 2017 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 17V582000 20 Sept 2017 | Double K Inc. |
| 17V567000 14 Sept 2017 | General Motors LLC |
| 17V542000 31 Aug 2017 | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017