NHTSA Recall 17V818000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V818000; Date: Dec. 18, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Mercedes Benz Amg Gt; 2017 Mercedes Benz Amg Gt C Roadster; 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg Gt Roadster; 2018 Mercedes Benz Amg Gt S
Component: Air Bags: Occupant Classification System - Ocs (front Passenger)
Manufactured by: Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc.
Affected Units:: 8
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 26, 2018
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