Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C63S 2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg E63S 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V150000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 6, 2018
- Owners notified
- Jul 6, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 4, 2017 to Jan 9, 2018
- Part
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Mar 25, 2022
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Back over prevention May 14, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Electrical system Mar 26, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Mar 26, 2021
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Jun 5, 2020
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Engine and engine cooling Jan 27, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.