Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Recall R/2018/096: Front Seat Belt May Jam, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 25 May 2018
- Launched
- 42
- vehicles in the UK
- SRPC1810
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mercedes-Benz recalled AMG GT vehicles built between 1 September 2016 and 31 December 2017. The front seat belt webbing may jam in the belt guide loop. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles remove the spacer ring and install an additional slide element for the seat belt guide to prevent jamming. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front seat belt webbing may jam in the belt guide loop. This may affect the operation of the belt.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BELT MAY JAM Defect: The front seat belt webbing may jam in the belt guide loop. This may affect the operation of the belt. Remedy: On affected vehicles remove the spacer ring and install an additional slide element for the seat belt guide to prevent jamming.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat belt may jam.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles remove the spacer ring and install an additional slide element for the seat belt guide to prevent jamming.
Are You Affected?
AMG GT built between 1 September 2016 and 31 December 2017 may be included. Mercedes-Benz estimates 42 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 SRPC1810 or the DVSA reference R/2018/096. 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/2018/131 on 17 May 2018, for front door handles may not be installed correctly. The one launched after it was R/2018/097 on 25 May 2018, for front seat belt may jam. You can also see every Mercedes-Benz recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/096, launched 25 May 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.