Mercedes-Benz Recall 2018070012: Rear Beltline Trim May Separate From Vehicle
2018 Mercedes-Benz C300
If the beltline trim were to separate from the vehicle while driving, it could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Structure — Body
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (16)
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 1
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification 2018070012 Check Rear Beltline Trim – Phase 1 MY17-18 A205 (C-Class Cabriolet)
- Recall 573 Report - AMENDMENT 2
- ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Recall Acknowledgement
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Launch Notification 2018070012 Check Rear Beltline Trim – Phase 2 MY17-18 A205 (C-Class Cabriolet)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- RE: Recall Campaign Initial Notification Check Rear Beltline Trim MY17-18 A205 (C-Class Cabriolet)
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-2