Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 18V150000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2018-03-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V150000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
99
Reported to NHTSA
2018-03-06
Owners notified
2018-07-06

Defect description

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes Benz C43 AMG, C63S AMG, E63 S AMG Sedan, and E63S AMG Stationwagon vehicles fitted with AMG performance seats. The backrest rail and backrest fitting may not be properly welded on the driver and front passenger seats.

Safety risk

The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the welds of the backrest frames, replacing the backrests as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018060001.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
Mercedes-Benz AMG C432018
Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S2018
Mercedes-Benz AMG E63S2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.