Mercedes-benz Recall 18V724000: Electrical System, Software

NHTSA recall 18V724000 · announced October 15, 2018 · filed by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc. · 2 units affected

The problem

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Cabrio and AMG GT-C Cabrio vehicles. Due to a software incompatibility, in the event of a low speed crash, both stages of the frontal air bags may deploy instead of only the first-stage deploying as intended.

The risk

If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software, free of charge. The recall began November 2, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018100008.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2018 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt
• 2018 Mercedes-benz Amg Gt C

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.