2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 + 2 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 18V456000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 2018070012
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
- Vehicles affected
- 10,826
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-367-6372
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 21, 2018
- Built
- May 11, 2016 – Oct 17, 2017
- 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.