If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Seat Belts — Rear/Other — Buckle Assembly
Structure — Body — Roof And Pillars

Date Announced

MAR 15, 2018

Vehicles Affected

121,858

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2018030012

NHTSA Campaign #

18V177000

Summary

Mercedes Benz USA LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG, 2016-2018 GLC300 4Matic, 2016-2018 GLC300, 2018 GLC63 AMG 4Matic, and 2018 GLC350e 4Matic vehicles. The seat belt latch plates (the parts that insert into the buckles) for the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, preventing the occupants from being able to use the seat belts.

Actions

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 14, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018030012.

Documents (14)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 28, 2018 - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Rear Seatbelt Latch Plate - MY16-18 X253 (GLC-Class)
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- March 28, 2018 - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Rear Seatbelt Latch Plate - MY18 X253 (GLC-Class)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report - Report #1, 2018-2
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- May 4, 2018 - RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification Rear Seatbelt Latch Plate MY16-17 X253 (GLC-Class)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2