2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63S + 1 more recall: seats
ā ļø What's 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.
š„ The risk
The incorrect welding may result in the seats failing in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
š§ 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V150000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2018060001
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 99
- Component
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 6, 2018
- Built
- Sep 4, 2017 ā Jan 9, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.