If the seatback does not properly lock, in the event of a crash, the seatbacks may fold forward, increasing the risk of injury.

Seats

Date Announced

MAR 29, 2018

Vehicles Affected

3,088

Mercedes-Benz Recall #

2018040007

NHTSA Campaign #

18V207000

Summary

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (15)

• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- April 10, 2018 - RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification - Check Seatback Lock - MY17 18 205 238 (C-Class, E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet)
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
• ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly - Report #1, 2018-2
• Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign 2018040007 – Phase 1 Launch Notification Check Seatback Lock - MY17 18 205 238 (C-Class, E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet)
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- June 1, 2018 - RE: Recall Campaign 2018040007 – Phase 2 Launch Notification - Check Seatback Lock MY17-18 205 238 (C-Class, E-Class Coupe & Cabriolet)
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2