Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V905000 Reported December 19, 2018

Passenger airbag may not deploy properly/fmvss 208

Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc · Air Bags · 809 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V905000
Manufacturer Campaign
2019020004
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
809
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 19, 2018
Completion Rate
95.30

Defect Summary

Mercedes-benz usa, llc (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018-2019 mercedes-benz glc63 amg coupe, glc63s amg coupe, and glc63 vehicles. in the event of a crash, the frontal air bag may have a delayed deployment for certain unbelted front seat passengers. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."

Safety Consequence

A delay in the air bag deployment can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Mbusa has notified owners, and dealers will update the air bag control unit software parameters, free of charge. the recall began march 1, 2019. owners may contact mbusa customer service at 1-800-367-6372. mbusa's number for this recall is 2019020004.

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 18V905000 or campaign 2019020004.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V905000

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

What is recall 18V905000?

NHTSA recall 18V905000 was issued by Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc on December 19, 2018. It addresses: Passenger airbag may not deploy properly/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 809 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mercedes-benz Usa, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V905000 or the manufacturer campaign number 2019020004. 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.