Mercedes-Benz Recall of certain AMG GT, AMG GT R, AMG GT C and AMG GT S vehicles

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 9, 2018 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –

Mercedes-Benz Recall: Seat Belt May Bind, Causing Slack

If the seat belt binds, slack may develop through occupant movement which may lead to increased personal injury in the event of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V826000

Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Components: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,263

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT2018
MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT C2018
MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT R2018
MERCEDES-BENZAMG GT S2018

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.

Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the seat belt guides, 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.

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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