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- CHILD SEAT:LATCH STRAP
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles. The child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) in these vehicles may not have been properly installed. As a result, in the event of a crash, the ISOFIX console may partially detach from the car body.
- Risk
- If the ISOFIX console partially detaches in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury for a child in a child seat.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ISOFIX console, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018080015.
- 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
Some 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Cabrio and E400 4Matic Cabrio vehicles may have had their child seat anchoring system (ISOFIX) improperly installed. In a crash, the ISOFIX console may partially detach from the car body.
If the console partially detaches during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury to a child riding in a child seat. Owners of affected vehicles should take this seriously, especially if they regularly transport children.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the ISOFIX console and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372 (recall number 2018080015) and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2018 |
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