MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2017: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V207000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ AMG C43 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-08 2018-03-29 2018-04-02

Production Dates: 2017-04-11 - 2017-08-05

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018040007

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3088

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.