NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GLC43 has 9 recalls, the most serious being an airbag that can deploy without warning, raising the risk of injury and loss of vehicle control.
Several recalls involve panels separating from the vehicle while driving. The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof can detach and become a road hazard, and the panoramic sunroof's plastic side and front panels can also separate. Prior repair attempts on the roof panel may not have fully resolved the bonding issue on some vehicles. On the restraint side, the rear outboard seatbelt latch plates can slide back into the interior trim, leaving rear passengers unable to buckle in, and the front seatbelt pretensioners may not tighten properly in a crash, reducing how well the belt holds the occupant. The headlights on certain vehicles may be misaimed, leaving the road ahead poorly lit at night. There is also a concern with the automatic crash notification system, which can send emergency responders to the wrong location after a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may have been improperly bonded during a prior repair, causing the panel to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
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Dealers will replace the front roof panel at no charge to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front roof panel between the windshield and panoramic sunroof may not be properly bonded to the vehicle from a previous repair, risking separation.
What the fix does
The dealer will remove and replace the front roof panel using proper bonding materials and procedures at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The communication module software may fail to send your vehicle's correct location to emergency services when the eCall system activates during a crash.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the communication module software, or the update will be sent over-the-air, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt latch plates on the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, making the seat belts unusable.
What the fix does
Dealers will install felt strips between the C-pillar and rear side paneling to prevent the latch plates from retracting.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The seat belt latch plates on the outboard rear seats may retract into the interior paneling, making the seat belts unusable.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a buffer to the c-pillar paneling to prevent the latch plates from retracting.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The low beam headlights may be misadjusted, causing insufficient illumination of the roadway ahead.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the headlamp adjustment and adjust it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The plastic panels on the panoramic sunroof may not be bonded securely enough, which could cause them to separate while driving.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the sunroof panel bonding and correct it as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag may deploy unexpectedly if the steering components lack proper grounding and the airbag clockspring is broken, allowing electrostatic discharge to trigger deployment.
What the fix does
Dealers will add grounding to the steering components to prevent electrostatic discharge from triggering the airbag.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front seat seatbelt pretensioners may not work properly during a crash, reducing protection for front occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front seat belts at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.