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

OCT 01, 2018

Vehicles Affected

4,702

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2018100002

NHTSA Campaign #

18V683000

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Mercedes-Benz GLC300 and GLC300 4Matic, 2018 GLC350e and GLC63 AMG 4Matic and 2017-2018 GLC43 AMG 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 felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling, 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 2018100002.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification 2018100002 Rear Seatbelt C-Pillar Paneling MY16-18 X253 (GLC-Class)
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2