MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT (2017) recall — Air Bags
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 2017 AMG GT vehicles with AMG Performance Seats due to potential passenger airbag incorrect activation or deactivation in crashes, risking injury. Owners will receive free seat cushion replacements by February 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A passenger air bag that is incorrectly activated or deactivated in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury due to potential incorrect airbag deployment or non-deployment.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain 2017 AMG GT vehicles with AMG Performance Seats because the airbag system might deploy incorrectly or not deploy during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners will get free seat cushion replacements by February 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226227-mercedes-benz-2017-amg-gt-air-bag-recall-incorrect-deployment.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226227-mercedes-benz-2017-amg-gt-air-bag-recall-incorrect-deployment · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V818000
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“Mercedes-Benz 2017 AMG GT Air Bag Recall: Incorrect Deployment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226227-mercedes-benz-2017-amg-gt-air-bag-recall-incorrect-deployment. Based on NHTSA recall #17V818000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V818000).
Why it’s dangerous
The passenger airbag system might incorrectly activate or deactivate during a crash, causing the airbag to either not deploy when needed or deploy unexpectedly. This could lead to injury from the airbag hitting the passenger or failing to protect them.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 AMG GT and GT-C Roadster models with AMG Performance Seats are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 AMG GT and GT-C Roadster models with AMG Performance Seats. The recall covers vehicles sold in the U.S. from the manufacturer's production dates.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle Temporarily
Until the seat cushion is replaced, avoid driving the vehicle to prevent potential airbag issues during crashes.
Contact MBUSA Customer Service
Call 1-877-496-3691 to get notified about the recall and receive instructions for the free seat cushion replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691.
Questions people ask
Why is this airbag recall happening?
The passenger airbag system might incorrectly activate or deactivate during a crash, causing injury risk from either deployment or non-deployment.
How will I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2017 AMG GT or GT-C Roadster with AMG Performance Seats.
When will I get the seat cushion replacement?
The seat cushion replacement is expected to be available by February 2018, with notification sent after the parts become available.
Contact Mercedes-Benz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mercedes-Benz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V818000 — Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Hello, I own a Mercedes-Benz that is covered by recall 17V818000 from Mercedes-Benz. The official recall notice states: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, and if necessary, replace the passenger seat cushion, free of charge. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in February 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V818000 (December 18, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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