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2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and others recall: seats

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported this safety recall on March 29, 2018. It covers about 3,088 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,088
reported
Mar 29, 2018
owners notified
Jun 8, 2018
related complaints
3

Seats

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

Recall number 18V207000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about seats problems.

Questions about recall 18V207000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43, Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 and others seats?

Yes. Recall 18V207000, reported on March 29, 2018, covers about 3,088 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V207000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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