Mercedes-Benz recall: Structure
What is wrong
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes C300 Cabriolet, C300 4Matic Cabriolet, C43 AMG Cabriolet, C63S AMG Cabriolet, and C63 AMG Cabriolet vehicles. Due to a bonding issue introduced in the production process, the rear beltline trim may separate from the vehicle.
What could happen
If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear beltline trim and replace the trim if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
Vehicles covered
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 2017–2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 2017–2018
- Mercedes-Benz Amg C63S 2017–2018
- Mercedes-Benz C 300 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V456000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2018
- Owners notified
- Sep 21, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,826
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 11, 2016 to Oct 17, 2017
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018070012
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 / Mercedes-Benz recall: Communication Nov 1, 2019
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Steering Nov 29, 2018
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Air bags Nov 27, 2018
- Mercedes Benz / Mercedes-Benz recall: Visibility Sep 11, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Mar 29, 2018
- Mercedes-Benz recall: Seats Mar 6, 2018
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.