Vehicle recall 18V724000 · October 15, 2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and AMG GT C
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.
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 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.
- Consequence
- If the air bags do not deploy as intended, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 18V724000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 15, 2018
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018100008
- Owner notification
- November 2, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module; Electrical system › Software
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 GT (2018): 2018
- Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C (2018): 2018
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