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- SEATS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The right-side front seatback may not properly lock in place. If the seatback is not locked, it can fold forward in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant.
Dealers will inspect the seatback locking mechanism and replace the seatback lock if needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer. Owners will be notified by mail, and the recall is expected to begin May 25, 2018. You can also contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2018040007) and check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 | 2017 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S | 20172018 |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 20172018 |
| Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 |