Vehicle recall 18V683000 · October 1, 2018
Mercedes-Benz GLC 300, AMG GLC43 and 2 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the rear seat passengers cannot fasten their seat belts, they have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V683000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 1, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018100002
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,702
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Buckle assembly; Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC63 (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 (2016-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016
- Mercedes-Benz GLC 350 E (2018): 2018
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