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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 19V130📅 Feb 28, 2019

2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 + 2 more recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners. Owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040007.

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
19V130000
Manufacturer recall #
2019040007
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.
Vehicles affected
22,637
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-367-6372
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 12, 2019
Built
Aug 14, 2015 – Jun 23, 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

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 19V130 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 19V130?

2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C43 & 2017–2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG C63 + 2 more. 22,637 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-367-6372.