Seat beltsRecall 17V-826 · Mercedes-Benz vehicles
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. recall 17V-826 covers 1,263 Mercedes-Benz vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V826000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 25, 2016 to December 11, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.