Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Recall R/2018/067: Roll Bar Configuration Does Not Meet Legal Requirements, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Mar 2018
- Launched
- 16
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1808
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT vehicles. On AMG- GT R vehicles fitted with Track package the combination of Sport Seat and Rollbar does not meet requirements. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the Rollbar. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On AMG- GT R vehicles fitted with Track package the combination of Sport Seat and Rollbar does not meet requirements. In the rearmost postion it is possibel the seat headretraint could contact the roll bar.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ROLL BAR CONFIGURATION DOES NOT MEET LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Defect: On AMG- GT R vehicles fitted with Track package the combination of Sport Seat and Rollbar does not meet requirements. In the rearmost postion it is possibel the seat headretraint could contact the roll bar. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the Rollbar
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: roll bar configuration does not meet legal requirements.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the Rollbar.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 16 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mercedes-Benz, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mercedes-Benz.
- Book with any franchised Mercedes-Benz dealer, quoting the campaign code SRPC1808 or the DVSA reference R/2018/067. See how to get a Mercedes-Benz recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMG GT, GLC, S Class, SLProcessor Starter/Generator | Urgent | R/2025/124 | |
| AMG GT, CLS, E ClassTightness of transmission wiring harness connector | Low | R/2024/307 | |
| AMG GT, CLS, E ClassTightness of transmission wiring harness connector | Low | R/2024/305 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLE, E Class and 5 moreSystem protection | Low | R/2024/130 | |
| AMG GT, C Class, CLS, E Class and 5 moreOn affected vehicles the fuel pump impeller might not meet specifications and may deform | Urgent | R/2023/223 |
This is one of 833 Mercedes-Benz recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mercedes-Benz recall launched before it was R/2018/047 on 21 Feb 2018, for catalytic converter support bracket may be insecure. The one launched after it was R/2018/055 on 9 Apr 2018, for electrical wiring in steering assembly may be insufficiently grounded. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/067, launched 15 March 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.