Large Recall NHTSA · 18V177000 Reported March 15, 2018

Rear seat belt may be unable to be latched

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Seat Belts · 121,858 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V177000
Manufacturer Campaign
2018030012
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
121,858
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 15, 2018
Completion Rate
86.18

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V177000 or campaign 2018030012.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V177000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V177000?

NHTSA recall 18V177000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on March 15, 2018. It addresses: Rear seat belt may be unable to be latched. The recall affects approximately 121,858 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2018030012. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.