Vehicle recall R/2017/342

Mercedes-Benz AMG GT recall: Passenger seat occupancy sensing system may malfunction

DVSA recall R/2017/342 names the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT. It was launched 5 January 2018. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2017/342
Launched: 5 January 2018
Issued by: MERCEDES-BENZ CARS UK LTD
Manufacturer reference: SRPC1736
Vehicles: 3 across the lines below

What can go wrong

The passenger seat occupancy classification system may not function as specified. This may cause or adversely affect the operation of the passenger air bag. deployment.

The fix

On affected vehicles update the software and if necessary replace the passenger seat cushion.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT (AMG GT/GTS)	not recorded	3

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Other recalls for these models

R/2018/067 Roll bar configuration does not meet legal requirements 15 March 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/097 Front seat belt may jam 25 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/096 Front seat belt may jam 25 May 2018, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2017/199 Window airbags may fail to deploy as intended 1 August 2017, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2018/267 Riveting of the seat belt housing cover at front seats may not comply with specification and rivets may fail 19 October 2018, Mercedes-Benz CLS, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT
R/2016/141 Engine may stall/stop unexpectedly 7 July 2016, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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