NHTSA Campaign 18V207000
SEATS
Issued by Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. · Reported Mar 29, 2018 · 3,088 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 C43 AMG 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C300 Cabriolet, C43 AMG 4Matic Cabriolet and C63S AMG Cabriolet, 2017 C63 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Coupe and C63 AMG Coupe, 2018 E400 Coupe and E400 4Matic Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
Consequence
If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatbacks, replacing the seatbacks lock, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018040007.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C43 | 2017 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C43 | 2018 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63 | 2017 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | AMG C63S | 2018 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | C 300 | 2018 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | C300 | 2017 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | C63S AMG | 2017 | 3,088 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ | E 400 | 2018 | 3,088 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V207000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.