2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Seat belts Problems

“When the vehicle is in motion, or still, the driver's side cover for the seatbelt/airbag will not stay attached. This is located on the driver's seat and is visible when entering and exiting the car. I am not really concerned about the cosmetic issue as much as the safety issue. With the side impact airbags, this is a safety hazard. If the bag deploys who knows what will happen to the floating part? Will the airbag, or seatbelt even deploy, or work as it should? This is also a safety issue because you can be injured by the hard plastic that is hanging there. …”

“No incident my vehicle has a front left malfunction service required light and issues with the passenger seatbelt not proper latching. Upon checking I notice my car had previous recalls done. It seems as if the same issues has come about. NHTSA: 18v177- seat belt not retracting properly. NHTSA: 17V627 is related to the steering column switch replacement of clock spring. So if me or a family member was to get into an accident no airbag will deploy! Huge safety hazard!”

“The seat belt latch in the second seating row, the outboard seatbelt latch plate retracted into the area between the c-pillar paneling and the rear side paneling. The rear occupant was not be able to fasten the seat belt latch. The latch plate retracted behind the panel and the seat belt for the affected rear seat was not be available for fastening. I was able to grab the latch plate with a pliers and bring it out from behind the panel but I am afraid this situation will occur again. I checked my VIN against you checker and it says NO RECALL is pending. …”

“Whilh e driving with a passanger in the front seat, and properly buckeled up. The passenger seat belt will randomly tighten up and the seat belt light will flash on the dashboard and the seat belt audible bell will sound, this will last for a few minutes and then stop for a few minutes then start again. …”

“The contact owns a 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLC300. The contact stated that while parked and attempting to release the seat belt, the seat belt remained latched. The contact stated that after the third attempt, the seat belt operated as needed. The failure had occurred in the front driver’s and passenger’s side seat belts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was determined that the buckle and needed to be replaced. The seat belt buckle was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance because the warranty had expired. …”